return to work adjustment
jintie
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My GP completed a return to work form for me for my workplace in November, which has resulted in my workplace adjusting my hours to the equivalent of 9 days over 10. This was for 6 months. Work now wants me to get my GP to complete the exact same form, 6 weeks in from this arrangement.
When should I see my GP? Should it be during work time as it is my workplace that is requesting this information or should I take medical leave (my own time) to get information that my workplace wants me to get? I believe that because this is information that my workplace has requested, I should be allowed to see my GP during work time and still be paid, rather than me having to apply for medical leave.
When should I see my GP? Should it be during work time as it is my workplace that is requesting this information or should I take medical leave (my own time) to get information that my workplace wants me to get? I believe that because this is information that my workplace has requested, I should be allowed to see my GP during work time and still be paid, rather than me having to apply for medical leave.
Any advice? Thanks
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I am with you. If the Dr. says it is for six months and work was a reassessment then they should allow it in work time. You have done the right thing so if they want more than what is legally required, they should pay for it.0
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I hope this helps, it is a Fact Sheet from BCNA. All the best.
https://www.bcna.org.au/media/6807/bcna-fact-sheet-legal-rights-responsibilities-employees.pdf
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I had to have one every 6 weeks and I think when I returned to work. I believe my Dr couldn't write one for any longer.
However I can't actually find that under AMA guidelines.
This is interesting reading
https://www.racgp.org.au/afp/2017/august/employment-law-a-guidance-note-for-general-practitioners-on-providing-patient-information-to-employers/
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My question here is do I need to take sick leave so that I can get the information from my GP so that I can keep HR happy... or can I do it during my normal work hours and not take sick leave?0
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It's up to you. I tried to have mine on days off but not always possible. I returned to work at half time initially.
My work were very supportive of my treatment so I felt an obligation to minimise any further impact on them and my work colleague's.0 -
If in a union perhaps it's a question for them. If you are not may be you should be.0
