What are the odds.And pray you don’t meet your boss at the races!
Longer than any horse running I'd say but outsiders do turn up and you lose .What are the odds.
Very possible, a few in the company including my direct boss would be frequent Leopardstown attendees, hence my question.And pray you don’t meet your boss at the races!
If you meet them do not be embarrassed, if they ask how you are, “Improving thanks, looking forward to being back at work Monday”.Very possible, a few in the company including my direct boss would be frequent Leopardstown attendees, hence my question.
As a boss, you should be aware that introducing the fact that someone attended a race meeting while off on certified sick leave is only going to end badly for the employer unless you have a qualified opinion stating they were fit to work. An employer who allows staff to return to work before the end of a certified medical leave is taking a risk. We insist that anyone wanting to return early submits a new medical certificate stating they are fit to return.1. There is always a risk of disciplinary process. Regardless of the likelihood of the process being instituted, or the success or otherwise of the end result, it’s not a pleasant experience for anyone, least of all you.
I never suggested introducing anything. I even suggested that a disciplinary was a non-runner. I’m giving some real-world advice here. Common sense.As a boss, you should be aware that introducing the fact that someone attended a race meeting while off on certified sick leave is only going to end badly for the employer unless you have a qualified opinion stating they were fit to work. An employer who allows staff to return to work before the end of a certified medical leave is taking a risk. We insist that anyone wanting to return early submits a new medical certificate stating they are fit to return.
And hope he does not have any accidents etc... because insurance cover is usually restricted to necessary activities if you are on certified sick leave.And pray you don’t meet your boss at the races! The question really is whether you’re fit for work. If you’re fit for the races, you’re probably fit for work.
2. Are you happy to remain working in an environment where your boss perceives you as a bit of a chancer (if you are caught at the races)?
Look, say what you want, but being off on certified paid sick leave and being seen at the races whilst so certified just isn’t a good look and can be damaging to one’s career. Regardless of the law, rights or wrongs, or employees’ rights.You are on very shaky ground here if you think someone on sick leave cannot do a normal everyday activity like attend a social function while on sick leave. There are many medical conditions that would prevent you from attending work but would still allow you to go to the races. Your attitude towards illness and work are all wrong.
Personally I would be mortified if my boss saw me at the races while on sick leave! I wouldn't risk it
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