I have been sent home from work because I was not wearing a face mask even though I am medically exempt!and have not been wearing one for the entire time this has been going on.
My employer said that I have to get a exemption letter from the doctors, but the doctors dont do this.
It's now company policy that everyone has to wear a mask or go on furlough!
Not sure what to do next.
Download the gov exemption rules etc ,,show them to your employer.
what they are doing is not legit . Point out that Super market workers who are exempt dont wear masks , I’ve talked to them ,why is your workplace any different than Sainsbury’s etc . Stand up for your self , say if your not allowed back you will seek legal advice ,and sue , not the company but the person who,is stopping you working or better still get legal advice and show them you have legal advice .
get tough .
Stay calm talk clearly but be strong look them in the eye .....
update i have been unable to get a letter to say I'm exempt from from wearing a face mask my employer says that I must take unpaid leave get a sick note or return to work and wear a face mask. I don't have any money so I am going to have to go back to work im sure my asthma will get bad again and i will have to go off sick but no one cares about that.
feeling very sad and despondent with the world right now, I feel like I'm living in a nightmare that I cant wake up from.
Yes that’s a good idea, go to a private doctor and see if they can issue you one. These employers etc are hopeless just following the party line. I’m seeing alot of threads on twitter, people are worried about their businesses with the government ‘s hard line pushing these rules.
Try going to a private Dr. They will probably write you a note ,you will be charged but The NHS charge you £25 , I got one . ( never used it , don’t carry it with me ,never been stopped anywhere even flying ). perhaps try another DR.
I would let them know that they are breaking the equality act 2010, and that they would be personally liable for a fine of up to £9000 should you choose to go down this route
It's worth challenging them on principle. Otherwise that's another victim of the future social credit system. Let us not forget that This is not about the mask
Bridget21 - We can't decide for you, and it wouldn't be right to do so. This is from the Government's own guidance, but I'm sure you have seen it already:
Exemption cards If you have an age, health or disability reason for not wearing a face covering: . you do not routinely need to show any written evidence of this
. you do not need show an exemption card
This means that you do not need to seek advice or request a letter from a medical professional about your reason for not wearing a face covering. However, some people may feel more comfortable showing something that says they do not have to wear a face covering. This could be in the form of an exemption card, badge or even a home-made sign. Carrying an exemption card or badge is a personal choice and is not required by law. (my underlining)
If it was me and they said I must wear a mask or go on furlough, I would go on furlough. Stuff them, and let them pay me to stay at home. But that's just me. I would send them a picture of me sat at home with my feet up drinking a glass of wine just to rub it in. 😃