just a quick question,if a sick note says refrain from work until the 27th,does that mean i can go back to work on that day or do i go back on 28th?any help would be appreciated,cheerz

The 27th should be your last day on the sick, so return on the 28th.

Rob

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thanks,wasnt sure were to post,thanks

anyone else that can shed some light on the subject,company owner,dr,lawyer?please help!!!

Of course if you drop dead in the meantime...............


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thanks for that

Yes, always return to work the day after the last day on the note. They aren't worded well, but it does mean you shouldn't be working on the 27th.

It's a conspiracy to get people with a conscince back to work a day early!


Or, as I have done before, use a bit of artistic licence and make it March, depending on the Dr's script!!!!

How about someone who line manages 120 people !

thank you all,went back to work today anyway,scoobfan i didnt mean to offend u,thats a whole lotta people!what do u do?i went back with a guilty conscience and wish i hadnt gone back as there is a sick bug going round at the college i work at and its baaaaddd!!!oh and 2000t i like ure style thats all good!lol,once again thanks for all ure advice,i will take it on board next time!!lol!!cheerz

BTTT

I have this situation where my HR are saying I need a note for 1 day because my sick note said, "Refrain from work between the 15th and 29th March". When would you say I should have gone back?

IIRC then strictly speaking you should get a doctor to 'sign you off' the sick, rather than 'sign you off' work. This means that they should state that you are once again able to work. Self cert for anythign shotrer than 7 days.

A sick note simply shows that a doctor says you shouldn't work in a particular period, you don't have to return to work as soon as the note runs out as the doctor can retrospectively sign another sick note.

they are not sick notes anyway. they are officially call "fit notes" now. you no longer need a sign off line now either if you return you work early.

This was before the "Fit Note" came in on the 6th April. I have had to get one of those too, due to breaking my wrist again.

Bit peeved really cos they say I owe them a day off now.

Anyone know the answer to my specific question please?

I do payroll for a few Companies and I would have expected you back at work on 30th March. Or another sick note from that date. I might be wrong, but have not had a problem up to now

i teach this stuff to managers. you are covered to 27th start work on 28th

30 march