strick206
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My brother has been off sick for a while from work, he fell over in work and broke a couple of fingers and was given doctors notes that said he couldnt return to work
when he returned the doctor still said he shouldnt but he needed money so had no choice,
Last night, he was playing football and has somehow managed to break his hand in 3 places in a tackle
He's told his work, and is now on the sick again as he cant work with a broken hand
Theyve called him in for a meeting tomorrow and i think there going to sack him, he hasnt been there a year and ive had a read through unfair dismissal and im struggling to think if he has a case
The thing that is making me doubt it, is that he was originally off sick due to falling on a wet floor in work, and obviously this one now
Any comments on this?
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taylorboosh
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my brother had bin at a job 4 6months when he fell off a moter bike he was off work for 18 months and they never sacked him
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strick206
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I used to work there for 2 and a half years, i actually trained 3 of the 4 managers there,
Its only Burger King, but its his job until he gets his qualifications and he needs it
In my experience in working there and how they are with him i think they will sack him
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Colin
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Unfair dismissal if they sack him, what does his contract say on sickness & sick pay?? I assume he does have a contract?? 
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Robin
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They can't sack him.
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Marc
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I was told I was treading on very thin ground at my old job. I always made sure I had sick notes though.
Sliced open finger, broken elbow, broken finger and flu twice over 3 years.
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bubble
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i wud want to get sacked-pursue unfair dismissal and rake some ££ in
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Cosmo
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if they sack him then I would certainly look to take it further. I would also look into some claim against them for the injury at work, see if he can get some money out of them that way if they decide to sack him!
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Greg_M
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he wouldnt have much of a case in a tribunal, and even if he got there. there are several ways they can argue the case tbh.
ive known large companies just sack people and go through court without batting an eye lid.
usually large companies dont make a mistake like sacking someone that can be reinstated or a large pay off very often.
Saying that i believe they are all franchices are they not?
what is his contract period of notice? whats his probationry period? could the injury prevent him doing his job in the future?
i would say they are calling a meeting to discuss his long term prospects. because if they can get him to leave/quit they will
[Edited on 13-05-2007 by Greg_M]
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strick206
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Not all are franchises mate, im 99% certain the one he works for isnt, it definately wasnt when i worked there a year ago
i dont know details about his contract but when he got the job he will have signed a contract of employment
the injuries only a broken hand, itll heal and im sure it wont affect how he can do the job in the future
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mikeef
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They are all franchises, All franchised out last year IIRC
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strick206
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will check tomorrow with a mate 
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johnhara1
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a friend of mine worked for nissan, he broke his hand and couldnt work.
They called him in and sacked him as he was falling behind with the training.
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ssj_kakarot
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dont they have to send you to a company doctor or something to check them selves if your fit enough to work before taking any action could be wrong though.
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RichR
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unfair dismissal is only applicable with over 12months in poisition. You could look at wrongful dismissal
[Edited on 14-05-2007 by LiVe LeE]
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Wonderboy
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My mum got a written warning for being off work, because of an illness she has...
I don't think that was very fair.
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strick206
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quote:
Originally posted by LiVe LeE
unfair dismissal is only applicable with over 12months in poisition. You could look at wrongful dismissal
[Edited on 14-05-2007 by LiVe LeE]
Ive read up on it, you can still have a case in some circumstances if youve worked there less than 12 months
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