Am I missing something here. The employer referred her but expects her to take unpaid time off or A/L to attend!!! If this appointment was off site did they pay her travel expenses or did she have to pay that as well!
I think you must have your work cut out there. I see you wrote this on B/H Monday I hope they pay you enhanced rates or give you time in lieu.
I suspect this employers attitude to its employees speaks volumes about its work ethics.
Sue
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Rachael Mclachlan
Sent: 28 May 2007 17:40
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Paid time off
Hi all,
I trust that you all had a good weekend!
I hope that some may be able to help with a query I have. I have a client who was referred to see the OHP for diagnosis of a possible work related condition.
Her employer had said that she could attend but it would be unpaid. The employee did not take up this offer, and was then offered to take annual leave, which she subsequently took.
This was highlighted as an area for concern by both the OHP and my manager.
On speaking to the employer about this, they said basically that thats how it is! I arranged to speak to the factory manager today, and he did not attend the meeting but sent an email via HR telling me that 'we will not pay for any appointments unless it was totally work related'. He then advised her to tell me that he was busy and would prob be busy next week...avoidance tactics!
Can someone advise if there is anything specific whereby the employer has to provide time off paid for these appointments? Something tells me that the Management of Health and Safety regs cover it, but I am not 100% sure.
Any advice on this issue would be greatly appreciated
Rachael
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