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[ShaDevi]

I work at a food factory. I just recently being diagnosed with epilepsy. I told my HR about my condition. They not allowing me to go back to work. Making all sorts of excuses. I gave then a letter from doctor. Still they not accepting it. What i do? I got no job so hard for living. Please can anyone tell me what i do?

[Croix]

Dear ShaDevi~

I'm very sorry to hear of both your illness and the way you have been treated.This is completely outside my experience and I only have a couple of suggestions, which you may well have considered already, my apologies if you have.

You might be able to make a complaint to the Fair Work Tribunal provided certain conditions are met relating to unfair dismissal (I believe it is within 14 days, but could be wrong)

https://www.fwc.gov.au/

Apart from that it may be an organization such as Epilepsy Australia may be able to help

http://www.epilepsyaustralia.net

I do hope you get treated more fairly, it is bad enough having the illness, without other making it harder

Croix

[Blue_Jane]

Hi ShaDevi

I am so sorry to hear about what is happening with you. Epilepsy is a very common illness and can be managed well. I hope your doctor is being helpful and that you are feeling okay about the diagnosis.

Regarding work, can you go back to HR with your manager and see if they can find alternative duties? Do you have your employment contract which will mention the ending of your employment? It doesn't sound like they are doing the right thing and having your manager or another support person at the next meeting with HR is very important.

Speaking to Fair Work as Croix has mentioned is also a really important step. I would tell HR that you have spoken to them. Make sure you take lots of notes about this whole situation. Including times and dates.

Hope this helps. Let us know how you go.

Blue Jane