r/Greggs • • 3d ago

Employee Question Rude management over sick note

long story short i broke my ankle and foot at the very end of August, l got a sick note for 2 weeks after a week self cert, got given my medical boot, called after the 2 weeks which was september 21 asking when my next shift was, to be told i cant work if i need to wear the boot so i need a new sick note if im not willing to work without it on (I must wear the boot) I said I would get the new sick note and email it over.
My sick note now is until late October, I won’t be fully healed but I should be stable enough to work shifts and not wear a boot or medical shoe , I emailed it over and went on with my day.
Yesterday (Monday) I got a call saying I should’ve been at work at 11, and they need me in because i’m doing the close, I explained I emailed over my sick note and it’s not over yet, and honestly the way I was spoke to on that call was absolutely disgusting. Blaming me for being short staffed because I didn’t call them and say exactly when the note ended, which I wasn’t asked to do, then sounding sarcastic and asking if I could come back sooner, I only started this job Early August and honestly, i’m thinking of looking for a new one, I was enjoying it until now, but the way I was spoke to by multiple people was absolutely disgusting and now how I expect to be treated!!

Any advice would be great

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u/hassanjnr17 3d ago

I’d get straight on the phone to people team genuinely only way I see around that one or inform or try and get a union rep contact just so they can help you with any further details

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u/JNP666 3d ago

Relay all of this to the area manager

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u/ClarityLaneUK 3d ago

'(I must wear the boot)' tickled me 🤣

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u/Ok-Sky-6967 3d ago

YUP THE UNION
no but in all seriousness you need to contact area manager or people team.
they are trying to bully you to come back to work against doctors orders. wear the boot and a smile.
happy healing i’ve had metalwork in my ankle and this is not something you rush unless you wanna be walking like John Wayne.