Company didn't pay for sick leave

Someone wouldn't be referred to the CMO if they have a small number of days certified sick. Do you have a poor record when it comes to sick leave?

I was referred to the CMO, but in fairness I was in hospital for 3 weeks and nearly died (I didn't have any sick leave prior to that for 5 years). I found the CMO really helpful, but in fairness HR in my department were also really helpful, they organized a phased return to work.

I'm CS, and afaik, referral to the CMO only happens when someone has been absent for 4 weeks. I must actually look up the circular.

This is not the first thread I've read were I've wondered if the employer is using the threat of the CMO / Occupational Health to frighten employees.

Are you just here to make smart remarks? Or do you have anything constructive to offer the OP?

I mentioned it because migraine is a relatively common form of headache that can last for days - in case you, or the other pass comment-able poster, were unaware.

And the OP already said his GP cert covered him for the day he left work - in case you missed it.

Different situation over here in the UK, no sick pay in my place unless you are off for 7 days. Is this an EU-wide thing or Ireland only thing? (not looking to hijack your thread OP, hope you are feeling better!)

Wrong move. Unless you want to be fired.

You don't get to decide if your referral was correct or not they do.

Do you have any idea what such a letter would cost you?

Just attend as suggested by earlier posters and move on.

Two questions come to mind here.

1. Why the referral to the CMO after apparently just 2.5 days out sick with a doctor's cert?

2. Why the staunch opposition to seeing the CMO if the illness issue is genuine?

I suspect we are not being given essential context and background information. Companies have to pay for CMO visits as well as paying the employee for the time and expense attending the CMO plus cover for the employee to be absent at the CMO visit. So companies don't tend to do this for one off cases with good employees. If OP has nothing to hide the CMO would be seen as a free second opinion on a medical condition.