Asthma , SSP and being for to work

[d8mok]

Quick question for the well versed in employment

I work for a large company on a low basic wage and commission. Only had 2 sick days in 15 years to give context

Today was asked to sign to say we will accept SSP if we are off or if we are asked to go home due to being a risk.

Then 1 hour later asked what medical conditions we have. I have asthma which is controlled and I receive the flu jab. From what I can gather I will be asked to isolate for 12 weeks from Friday.

Are they allowed to send me home due to my asthma , and then then pay me only SSP? I have no symptoms and I’m probably the healthiest person there in terms of gym 6 days a week and cycling 3 times without issue.

Thanks

 

[legrandefromage]

Quick question for the well versed in employment

I work for a large company on a low basic wage and commission. Only had 2 sick days in 15 years to give context

Today was asked to sign to say we will accept SSP if we are off or if we are asked to go home due to being a risk.

Then 1 hour later asked what medical conditions we have. I have asthma which is controlled and I receive the flu jab. From what I can gather I will be asked to isolate for 12 weeks from Friday.

Are they allowed to send me home due to my asthma , and then then pay me only SSP? I have no symptoms and I’m probably the healthiest person there in terms of gym 6 days a week and cycling 3 times without issue.

Thanks

Yes but wait for updates before doing anything. It is currently only voluntary

However, rumour of rumour suggests that 'lockdown' could take place for us asthmatics and other vulnerables by the weekend

official guidance here - do not accept any other advice and if necessary point your company to this as the information is here for Employers too.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... ble-adults

 

[weeman_mtb]

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I'm in the same position, well controlled asthma, get a flu jab, still probably the fittest person at work (physically, I'm no oil painting).

We have no contact with the public and I can easily stay away from workmates. I'm just going to keep it quiet.

 

[legrandefromage]

problem with that is you could be held in breach of contract if you stay at work

 

[weeman_mtb]

problem with that is you could be held in breach of contract if you stay at work

I'll just have to wait and see, tbh can't see work lasting much longer anyway

 

[d8mok]

Quick question for the well versed in employment

I work for a large company on a low basic wage and commission. Only had 2 sick days in 15 years to give context

Today was asked to sign to say we will accept SSP if we are off or if we are asked to go home due to being a risk.

Then 1 hour later asked what medical conditions we have. I have asthma which is controlled and I receive the flu jab. From what I can gather I will be asked to isolate for 12 weeks from Friday.

Are they allowed to send me home due to my asthma , and then then pay me only SSP? I have no symptoms and I’m probably the healthiest person there in terms of gym 6 days a week and cycling 3 times without issue.

Thanks

Yes but wait for updates before doing anything. It is currently only voluntary

However, rumour of rumour suggests that 'lockdown' could take place for us asthmatics and other vulnerables by the weekend

official guidance here - do not accept any other advice and if necessary point your company to this as the information is here for Employers too.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... ble-adults

Thanks for response. Seems wrong that I can be sent home without pay when there’s nothing wrong with me. I wouldn’t mind being sent home if I got my basic wage. Even though it’s not much I could cope.

So currently it’s optional , but maybe by weekend it’s compulsory?

Seems so wrong they don’t have to pay me. I’ll probably have to get some work somewhere else then to tide me over anyway.

 

[legrandefromage]

Have just heard from a friends son that as he works for one of the electricity companies he is now a Key Worker and is now on a permanent 4 nights on 4 nights off .

The more unsettling part is that he is 'to be issued with pass that will ensure he can get to work'

This can only mean one thing, total lockdown

scary stuff and I hope it doesnt happen but it looks that way

 

[CassidyAce]

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Nothing to offer but sympathy; however, it does seem a bit unfair. As I understand it, if you have asthma, you're no more likely to either catch it or pass it on than anyone with no underlying health conditions but you're more likely to die if you do catch it. Perhaps, it ought to be up to you whether you want to take the risk. On the other hand, there's duty of care and all that.

 

[d8mok]

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That’s my understanding too.

If it’s voluntary currently I’ll simply refuse. However if it becomes compulsory then I may have a issue.

If we were to be closed or put on lockdown then that’s another story as at least I’d be paid something.

The irony is that if sent home for being vulnerable I’ll probably be out on bike , in public or at the gym so just at risk as being at work.

 

[foz]

No idea on the payment thing, but if lockdown arrives the UK, either total or partial for those more at risk, make sure you get some rides in now just in case... I'm in Spain, we have had total lockdown since sunday morning. I have not left our flat since sunday evening when I took the rubbish out, and am trying to work from home while looking after my 3 boys. That's not so bad this week because they're on holiday, but next week school will be closed, and they will send work to be done at home, etc. And no-one has explained how those of us obliged to work at home are supposed to do so, while also ensuring that we teach our children all the school work that they are sent and generally look after them and stop them frying their brains with the playstation...

We are only allowed outside for a few very concrete reasons. Walking, running, cycling, physical excercise, even on your own when you are no risk to anyone, is not allowed. and it looks like this will last until at least after easter weekend....

so enjoy it while you can!