I have just had a management referral from one of our companies. I havent spoken to the employee yet, only had a conversation with management. The employee is a full time employee on twilight shift, due to the nature of the business he can be moved departments during his shift, within the same warehouse and the duties are much the same. However he has refused to do this stating, this causes him stress. His contract states that he is warehouse operative were he can work in any part of the warehouse. He states these moves aggravate his ulcerative colitis(I dont know how severe this medical conditon, or if he uses it as an excuse)

He has informed management that if he is moved he will go off sick again. I know the working environment and there is limited difference to the jobs he is being asked to carry out.

The company are reluctant for this significant restriction, as they are driven by business demands. The general feeling is he is threatening the company with his medical condition. He has been offered additional training and support, to reduce his stress factors which he refused and stated he does not wish to do this role. Management have referred him to OH, as he is stating stress affect his current medical condition. I am due to speak to him later this week.

What is being asked does not appear to be unreasonable

I would appreciate your thoughts.

Thank you in advance





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