Are there any Mumsnetters out there who can clarify a few issues for me?
I am due to return to work in 3.5 weeks time. I have just found out that my old part-time job has been given to someone else (an existing employee) and that instead that I am expected to do the job of someone I used to supervise, which was at a lower level to mine and was full-time. They've said that I will have additional duties which will make the job more high-level and that they will pass some of the lower level duties to someone who works for me.
I am totally unconvinced by this and am sure that they are trying to get me to do a full week's hours in fewer days. I have not had a job description and was not even offered the job. In fact, they weren't even going to tell me until 2 weeks before I returned. Are they allowed to do this? Is the onus on them to show exactly how this job can be done part time? Or do I have to return and show them that I can't do it?
I have not confirmed my return in writing, only verbally. Can I turn round and say that I have changed my mind about returning just yet (have only had 6 months off but am allowed to have 12 months as I had the baby after April 6th). This will be a pain re childcare commitments but would buy me some time and I'd then probably look for another job anyway. I think the whole thing stinks - I have been a loyal employee for 6 years and think I've been treated appallingly. I've only found out about this from colleagues who have decided their loyalties lie with me rather than with the company.
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AngryEmployee · 09/10/2003 17:12
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