Notice of change of hours at work

amigafan2003 said:
The only thing they have to do is ATTEMPT to make reasonable adjustments, which quite clearly they haven't in this case - how could they if they haven't even attempted to discuss before imposing the change? You only have the right to REQUEST flexible working, not the right to be granted it. If the emplyer refuses, it has to from a limited list of specified reasons - if they give a reason outside those specified, they'll get bent over at an employment tribunal (I know, I've done it three times - you'd think they'd have learnt after the first couple!).

If I was a union rep there, I'd take them to the cleaners. But - and this is entirely a guess - I bet there isn't a union presence there. I wonder why they think they can get away with it?

Makes me laugh when people say "oh, unions aren't needed any more with the good employment laws we have now". Well, those laws are only any use if you make your employer accountable to them, which rarely happens in 1 employee vs employer cases.
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We don't have a union or a rep, there are 40 or so staff which rises in the summer. They have deliberately changed someone's hours before to make his job impossible as he and his partner worked opposite ends of the day with one car.

I want out of the place, have done for a long time so this is the push I need. Unfortunately for me a friend has offered me a day a week with him to rise as soon as possible but I can't manage on a days income for much more than a few weeks. Options are to find a second part time job I guess, would be worth it for the stress reduction alone.

I got called in on my last holiday to sort some issues with a nas server. Which I did even with both children in tow. The appreciation I got for that was two hours pay, which is about what it took me. To the chap who said they need me more than I need them: I save them a fortune in IT support costs so you're right, given the paltry wage they pay.

I just don't know what to respond to the message with.
 
Caged said:
Don't make the mistake of thinking HR is ever on your side either. HR exists to protect the employer.
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This 100%.

Due to epilepsy and therefore being unable to drive until hopefully early July I'm on reduced hours, the HR manager told me that my contract would need to be changed and if I didn't do that then I'd be dismissed for not fulfilling my contract. He soon backed down once my DR called him to explain how what he was doing was illegal. The latest one is he wants to reduce my holiday, which also can't be done as my contract states that my holidays are worked out on my contracted hours, I'm just waiting for that meeting...

Why are HR managers such a nuisance?!
 
Given the choice of communication medium, surely the correct response is about 7 money bags emojis followed by a question mark. If the response to this isn't agreeable, raised eyes and poo emojis can follow.
 
I'm not sure claiming to not have received a message sent via a non-work operated service to a personal phone even registers on the scale of actual lies.

What next? "Morning Moses, how was your weekend?" "Oh good thanks" "Prove it or we'll be off to HR!"
 
daver said:
Given the choice of communication medium, surely the correct response is about 7 money bags emojis followed by a question mark. If the response to this isn't agreeable, raised eyes and poo emojis can follow.
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Can you not use a middle finger now? Even in the desired skin tone.
 
Mikeyboy said:
Can you not use a middle finger now? Even in the desired skin tone.
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Genuine lol at this. I'd have to use whatsapp for that. I'm considering replying and if no joy handing in my notice. May be a stupid move, you can only push someone so far!
 
As your attorney I strongly advise you to say you are Jewish and therefore unable to work Saturdays.
 
Just ignore the message. Nothing good will come out of replying. You're on holiday, put the phone down and enjoy the break.
 
Send him a message back along the lines

"Sorry I am out of the office on annual leave and will be returning on xxxxx. For all urgent questions please contact "your boss name" or I will respond when I am back I the office"

Job done
 
-Mike- said:
They've moved the finish time so my normal start won't really bother them much ;)
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Doesn't really make much difference:

"Sorry, I need to pick up my child at X, so I will be leaving at my normal time of Y. Please can we schedule a meeting to discuss the viability of (and my remuneration for) these potential changes, as this is the first I've heard about them"
 
Haggisman said:
Doesn't really make much difference:

"Sorry, I need to pick up my child at X, so I will be leaving at my normal time of Y. Please can we schedule a meeting to discuss the viability of (and my remuneration for) these potential changes, as this is the first I've heard about them"
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"Hi, I have received your message regarding changing my working hours. I hope you can appreciate that I am currently on holiday and the need for any change to an employees working hours should be discussed with them first. With this in mind, and due to me being on holiday I am happy to discuss this with you on my return to work. Currently I have to get home by 5pm for childcare reasons. It is my intention on my return to discuss a reduction in working hours with you, something I have avoided doing via my personal phone whilst on holiday. I will be working my normal hours on Monday as there are no provisions in place to change this at such short notice.Thanks"
 
we have to be given 28 days for change of rota but they rarely dare do it because everyone exploits the childcare and family friendly policies to get out of it just to be awkward :p
 
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