my friend is off sick until 19th jan. her employer wants her back before that, or she will be sacked. Her therapist and doctor say she shouldn't return until her sick note runs out. The employers occupation health said she should come back now. Can they do this? She is ill and the stress is making her worse!
It doesn't matter if she has a valid sick note. She can be dismissed for lack of capability through ill health as long as the correct procedures are followed.