returned to work this week..

Hi Danielle,

First of all: only you and your doctor know the truth.  This is a case of bullying and seek legal advice. I have also been discriminated against on mental health issues and lost my job, but try and avoid it making your health worse. Sometimes employers change their attitude once 'bullying' accusations are made. This is currently a 'hot potato'.

Hi ive read everyones messages and it's all along the same lines. Could she really be in legal trouble? because I feel this is seriously affecting my mental health, I hadn't been so down the last week or so I thought I was getting better, now I'm back at work I feel back to square one and I just want to quit xx

This is more than bullying and so serious that I wouldn't discuss or say anything to your boss at all. Presumably the people who she spoke to about you will back you up. To accuse someone of lying about an illness is slander. If you can prove she divulged the contents of your sick note, written by a Dr to your work colleagues then you're home and dry.

Danielle please, please don't hand in your notice. To do so would be playing into the company's hands. and also make people think 'no smoke without fire'. Jimmy's suggestion of getting legal advice is the best suggestion IMO. I wouldn't tell anyone at work anything, and I certainly wouldn't speak to your boss first. I know all this must be very upsetting and is causing you more anxiety. Just remember you've done nothing wrong at all. Had you been off sick with a broken leg, would she be asking for a hospital discharge form, or telling people you've not really broken your leg! NO she wouldn't. Classic example of discrimination, which is a disciplinary matter in itself, let alone revealing confidential information to third parties. Don't cave in, however anxious you are.