Help - my flexible working request has been rejected Post Reply

[samk]

Hi,

I'm due to go back to work in a few weeks and have just found out that my flexible working request has been rejected with no compromise. This makes it impossible for me to return, as the nursery closes at 6 and I can't get there in time to pick my child up. Has this happened to anyone else? Could anyone suggest anywhere where I could get some advice?

Thank you.

[AbbevilleMummy]

How terrible, you must be very stressed out!

You could try the Battersea Legal Advice Centre for some free advice re your rights?

http://www.lawworksclinics.org.uk/swllc ... /index.php

Good luck, hope it all works out for you!

[darlingmummy]

How afwul, i really sympathise.
it is not easy and although my flexible hours and days request was accepted before i came back, i am made to feel guilty all the time by my boss.
anyway i always find that ACAS are very helpful,

http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1908

good luck

[juliantenniscoach]

I understand that you have to offered exactly the role you did before. if you're seeking to change that then they your employers have to consider it but unless you can show a strong case for it, they can reject it.

for instance, is there anyone else working flexible or part time hours in a similar role? you have to support your application that way as in essence it is you who are moving the goalposts, not them.

check out the battersea legal centre as previously posted.

[samk]

Thank you so much for all your help. I've been down to Battersea Legal Advice Centre and got some great advice and I'll call ACAS today.

Thank you again.

[lookafteryourself]

Oh! Poor You
You could also try working families.co.uk for support and advice http://www.workingfamilies.org.uk/about-us
Also,www.Professional-identity.com may be able to help you find a job share partner if that would help