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So now permies can only ever be sick on work time
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I heard about this. So what does that means for us? I mean its hardly fair on us that we miss out on contractual rates if a permie sneezes in my face..."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain -
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I believe some areas of the public sector have this already.
Duvet days, blanket days, sickness days on holiday, it's no wonder why contractors are more cost efficient and in demand!If you think my attitude stinks, you should smell my fingers.Comment
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Originally posted by hyperD View PostI believe some areas of the public sector have this already.
Duvet days, blanket days, sickness days on holiday, it's no wonder why contractors are more cost efficient and in demand!Speaking gibberish on internet talkboards since last Michaelmas. Plus here on TwitterComment
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Originally posted by MrMark View PostAbsolutely. In fact the more benefits permies get, the better. I suggest we campaign for a 30 hour week and 10 weeks paid holiday a year for Permies NOW!Coffee's for closersComment
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Originally posted by hyperD View PostI believe some areas of the public sector have this already.
Duvet days, blanket days, sickness days on holiday, it's no wonder why contractors are more cost efficient and in demand!+50 Xeno Geek Points
Come back Toolpusher, scotspine, Voodooflux.Pogle
As for the rest of you - DILLIGAF
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When I was a permie manager in the UK, I contracted bronchitis on the last few days of my holiday. I went to the doctor and got a sick note, as I was clearly going to be off more than the three days of self-cert. The sick note was dated from the date that I saw him.
I gave it into HR on return to work, and they credited my holiday account for the few days covered by the sick note, after I pointed out the relevant section in the employees handbook.
This was back in 2000. As I understood it then, what was in the handbook was required by law back then. So what's changed? (btw, Self-cert sickness was most certainly NOT covered ).Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostThis was back in 2000. As I understood it then, what was in the handbook was required by law back then. So what's changed? (btw, Self-cert sickness was most certainly NOT covered ).+50 Xeno Geek Points
Come back Toolpusher, scotspine, Voodooflux.Pogle
As for the rest of you - DILLIGAF
Purveyor of fine quality smut since 2005
CUK Olympic University Challenge Champions 2010/2012Comment
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As I understood it, it was law. Or at least, within the legal framework, as a rule. Perhaps this is the first time it's been tested. Or the first time it's become Europe wide. At the time, it was certainly obscure - hence my need to point it out.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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