rights to return to part time work
hi everyone hope your all ok and bumps are well too, i have made the decision already that i would like to return to work part time 3 days a week i currently work full time.
I am aware that your employer has to give a damn good reason to refuse you part time work and i was told that there is a list of reasons that they can give in employment law but i cant seem to find any info onthe net anyone got any ideas please.
thank you xxx
I am aware that your employer has to give a damn good reason to refuse you part time work and i was told that there is a list of reasons that they can give in employment law but i cant seem to find any info onthe net anyone got any ideas please.
thank you xxx
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Burden of additional costs
Detrimental effect on ability to meet customer demand
Inability to reorganise work among existing staff
Inability to recruit additional staff
Detrimental impact on quality
Detrimental impact on performance
Insufficiency of work during the periods you propose to work
Planned structural changes.
However, they must apply the reason to your situation. For example, they cannot just say there is a 'detrimental impact on quality' they need to tell you exactly why there is a 'detrimental impact on quality'.
Remember you are also covered by the Sex Discrimination Act because women are generally the main child carers.
We really need a legal forum on here! Hope this helps.
Thanks Em x
Tammi xxx
32.5 wks
You need to write to them and make a request under the statutory request for flexible working. I would also include if you propose to work three days per week then offer solutions for the other two - such as a jobshare or division of work or for them to recruit someone else for the other two days.
Also, you have protection under the Sex Discrimination Act (which is an easier claim to pursue if you are not happy with the REASONS) as normally this is indirect discrimination as fewer women can comply with f/time as they are the main child carers.
Hope this helps x
Thanks Em x
In respect of holiday entitlement that will depend upon your contract. If they deduct from your final wages any overpaid holiday then the right to deduct must be contained in your contract of employment which has been signed by you. If there is not a clause in your contract and they deduct then this will be classed as an unlawful deduction of wages and you can take your employer to a tribunal three months LESS than one day from the last deduction. Any solicitor advising your employer would tell them to pay the money back to you.
Hope this helps xxx