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Age 67 and have to attend informal attendance support meeting

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Bea65 Sun 29-Oct-23 15:28:27

Hi Gns ..am returning to work after 4 month absence due to serious fall 4 months ago...was deliberating going for retirement...but with cost of living etc. am truly anxious about loss of earnings...am in receipt of SP but without pay, I would have to apply for benefits in a couple of years...my supervisor is only 23 yrs old...this is such an irritating factor but don't want to be ageist but HOW HOW, is this person relatable to a 67 yr old with recognised disability and in recovery following a fall...any advice on how to answer the ??s they may pose in this online zoom mtg... yes I've considered retirement but do not have sufficient funds and still feel able to contribute to organisation and don't want to be pressurised..am not in a union..

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loopyloo Fri 03-Nov-23 15:13:05

Well I think it was poor that they didn't have access to the Occupational Health report that was before Covid.
Glad you gave joined the union.
Do you have documentation about that previous agreement?
Wishing you all the best.

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Doodledog Fri 03-Nov-23 15:28:48

Has the union rep said that they can represent you over something that happened when you weren't a member?

I know this isn't the thread to discuss the rights and wrongs of that - I'm just asking in case you are disappointed if they can't do it. My union wouldn't - they would risk the wrath of those who had paid subs for years if they did. Obviously I can't speak for all unions, but I would prepare yourself for the possibility that you won't have union support, and look for a friend to go with you to the next meeting.

Incidentally, HR shouldn't be able to say they don't have a record of your health issues. You can put in an FOI request to get that (and I would ask for any other information they have on you too), and they will have to reply within 28 days.

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eazybee Fri 03-Nov-23 16:29:55

HR didn't say they they don't have a record of the health issues, they said they couldn’t find the report on the laptop, which is slightly different, and have adjourned the meeting until they have access to the report, which seems reasonable. Bea would be wise to get a copy as soon as possible.

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Germanshepherdsmum Fri 03-Nov-23 16:39:01

And the onus on her is to ensure it covers all her current conditions - things may have changed since the report was prepared.

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Doodledog Fri 03-Nov-23 16:45:41

eazybee

HR didn't say they they don't have a record of the health issues, they said they couldn’t find the report on the laptop, which is slightly different, and have adjourned the meeting until they have access to the report, which seems reasonable. Bea would be wise to get a copy as soon as possible.

Sorry, yes, that is slightly different. It's not great that they can't access their own systems, but these things happen, I suppose. I agree that Bea should be able to see it ASAP, and be able to make any corrections necessary.

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