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From Yesterday Ive Been Sacked Because Of My Sickness

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Warrington, UK

Ive been sacked i have epilepsy was diagnosed over 5 years ago my mental health impacts this I had a stage 4 meeting I wasn’t aware of the time till i came into work today meeting was at half 9 I even cancelled a 4 week sick note to come back in as I had a seizure last weekend what can I do I’ve been in the job 9 years 😩any advise please

February 18, 2023
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Kirsty, if you live in the UK then they cannot sack you and you can take your employer to court for it. I don’t know about other countries.

May 21, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Sorry to hear. I'm kind of in a similar situation. I wasn't sacked though I basically left to go to another job then I had the seizure 2 months later. Originally I had planned on going back there if I didn't get another job but now I can't because the job I was doing isn't really the best for my health as it causes lots of dizziness and head spins.

February 18, 2023

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