UK employment law

[PragueClaret]

I work for a British company in the Czech Republic.

Recently I was seriously ill following a tonic clonic seizure and hospitalised, I had gone into status epilepticus for about an hour after falling down the stairs during a seizure.

I needed two months off work.

Have been told by my employer that I will be facing disciplinary action because I did not present my doctor's note to them on my first day of illness. This would have been difficult as I was in a coma.

They received the aforementioned doctor's note 2 days later from my friend.

Any ideas as to where I stand legally?

Any and all help appreciated.

 

[edoriel]

That's ridiculous. I'm not an employment lawyer but if that ever went to a tribunal your employer would not be able to rely on a sick note delayed by two days due to you being in a coma! Was your employer aware at all what happened before they received your sick note? Is your contract of employment governed by English law?

 

[PragueClaret]

My employer was fully aware of the reason for my absence, and also for the reason that the sick note was delayed.

Have just been informed that I am covered by Czech law, a cursory glance of which reveals a sicknote should be provided after 5 days of absence if the employee is able to.

It looks like my employer is talking utter rubbish.

He has been less than understanding about my condition,and I feel that his posturing about the sicknote could be construed as harassment.

 

[edoriel]

Well unfortunately I have no idea about Czech law but for now keep a record of all correspondence and conversations with times and dates with your employer to help a solicitor if it ever gets that far! Good luck and keep us updated.

 

[mlbandura]

Try checking these sites out to see what your options are! Good luck with everything.

lexmundi.com/images/lexmundi/PracticeGroups/Labor/Surveys/DeskBook/Czech%20Republic.pdf

avrio.net/529.0.html

ilo.org/public/english/dialogue/ifpdial/info/termination/countries/czech.htm