what to do

[ghost town]

Hi don't know if anyone can help me. My wife had a accident at work three years ago this july and against my desicion she as decided not to get legal advice as loyalty to the company, she as just retuned to work after damaging her knee. She was told beause she as a problem still with standing she would go back on a trial and start part time and if eveything ok they would increase her hours gradually. After 3 weeks back she was coming home every night with her knee swollen and couldn't do anything but take pain killers and goto bed and rest, she informed her employer and told them she was having problems they suggested dropping one of her days which she did. 4 weeks later they have told her she as to increase her hours double what she is doing. She can't do this as she is still coming home every night with her leg swollen and still can't do anything. I am very worried that her loyalty is going to cause problems it is nearly three years now and they have not offered her any compensation and i know they are going to put more pressure on her to increase her hours. This problem as put a strain on our relationship, i have had change jobs to comply with her needs and just don't know where we stand should she recieve a offer of compensation before three years are up and if she can't go back full time can she be sacked.

[poppynurse]

I suggest she reconsider the personal injury claim quickly before her time is up. It sounds like she has long term problems as a result. If her company are really sneaky they will string her out till July then finish her on capacity grounds.

Hopefully somoeone more experienced will be along for more advice shortly...

[ghost town]

thanks for the advice my wife is going to get some advice from a solicitor