I work in a call centre part time have done last 8 years, before during and after uni and I am now looking to return after my maternity leave.
I am the last of the group of mums that were pregnant at the time to return after maternity leave. I went into work beginning Dec even tho not back til March to sort out my hours on return.
I have asked for different hours from what I was previously on, as I am now unable to work a Saturday as I have no child care, tho I do have for week days. My initial request was to work midweek only but they have said there busiest days are Monday and Friday, I rearranged my childcare arrangements to work every Friday and alternate Mondays . However work is insisiting I have to work a Saturday. And I have to go to a meeting with them.
I know my request for flexible working doesn't have to be agreed however the feeling of being forced out is that other mums who are returning have had meeting and have been told they must a Friday or a Monday and no mention of a weekend, yet I have stated I have no child care, but can guarantee working in the week regardless if dd is ill etc.
Should/can it be one rule for 1 mum and another for me. We are all of the same level - a bum of a seat! If they do force me to do a Saturday and not others would this be classed as a grievance against me. Had lots of issues with them before left on maternity leave which contributed to me being signed off with stress and anxiety for a majority of my pregnancy.
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itispersonal · 18/01/2014 14:51
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