Stress at work

[VenalWinfrey]

I am suffering from stress at work. I want to take a couple of days off as a result of this stress, as I am constantly tired, run down, irritated, and overworked. My question is, am I entitled to call in tomorrow, advising of this?
Do they have any comeback? i.e. can they force me to go through a medical (which I do not mind doing, of course.) Or could they reasonably dock my pay?I have been employed here for over three years full-time, with a very good record. I do not regularly take sick leave,and, have complained repeatedly that the work distrubition is unfair, have had this acknowledged (but nothing done about it.) I recently resigned and gave them double notice so as not to cause difficulties at what is a busy time of year. I have just over a month left, but the work is piling up, I have twice recently asked for a day off (hols)for various reasons & have been met with a no on both occasions. I am also moving house at the end of this month, and again my request for a reasonable period off (few days)was met with refusal as we're short staffed. I suggested a part-time arrangement after I left. This was initally conisdered, then this morning vetoed by a senior boss with whom I do not get on well with. A colleague has resigned today, and thus I can see further work coming my way whilst they find another (probably incompetent) temp. worker.
I just wanted to check in advance if the company might/could consider taking issue with the fact that I may call in tomorrow and request a day or two off for stress. Could anyone advise whether, given the circumstances above, I would be reasonably entitled to this? I have a good record here at the company, and feel I have been underappreciated, and that I am being taken advantage of when others are not doing their fair share. I have discussed this before. I believe it is now time for me to make a decision for myself.

Any advice on this genuinely appreciated.

[CheekyChops]

Don't ask for a day off with stress, ring in sick!!

If you request a day off, you will probably be refused as before and stress is an illness. Can you get signed off by your doctor?

Moving house is stressful enough without all this added pressure on top. I would be very tempted to walk out and tell them to stick their job where the sun don't shine.

[pingping]

call in sick tomorrow (just say feeling awful - don't give specifics) and let them know you will make an appointment with a gp. get a doctor's note and hopefully you will get signed off for a couple of days.

it sounds v. unfair how they are treating you, but be careful not to antagonise anyone who may be required to provide a reference for your next job (but hopefully you've already got that sorted).

good luck.

[efc]

Ring in sick and go and see your doctor. Do not wait for this to get any worse! I was in a similar position not long back and my doctor was very supportive. Believe me it will not get any better without help.

[starmack]

Hi. Agree wit the advice given in the other answers.
Additionally, are there citizens advice bureaux in your area? They could give you the fullest update on current legislation. There might well be health/safety issues involved in what you describe. Would you consider a LoCall phone call to your Department of Labour? I would be surprised if they are not also in breach of European legislation governing health ansd safety in the workplace. (You would seem not to be a union member..but you might think of a friend who has experience in such area).
Good luck.

[sunflower71]

Any update VenalW?
Hope you did call in sick and definatly go to doctors who will be able to sign you off.

[dmsymr]

Same here.... what happened? Sounds like they are being funny with you mayber because of your handing in your notice?
How did it go?