I have been advised it would affect my health by my midwive and will get a letter from my doctor next week so it is official, but does my employer have the right to deduct my night shift allowance now I will not be working nights but working day shift instead. I want to get my facts right before I tell my boss.
2006-07-20 11:36:12 · 21 answers · asked by milly75 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
sadly, they will probably reduce your pay since, but really this would depend on your employer and state employment board regulations. good luck.
2006-07-20 11:40:24 · answer #1 · answered by confused 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can and will take away your night shift differential... I am 16 weeks pregnant and work swing shifts. My doctor has no concerns about me rotating from days to nights as long as I am getting enough sleep no matter which shift I am on. More important than the shift you work is what you are doing at work. If you are required to lift heavy items, twist and contort a lot and be on ladders frequently the doctor will restrict your activities no matter what shift you are on. Take it easy these next months and enjoy being pregnant.. .It is wonderful!!! And remember, no amount of money made at work is worth putting your child in danger!
2006-07-20 11:51:49 · answer #2 · answered by shamilton04260 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, your boss can deduct the wages from your pay. They can not however fire you. You will not be working that shift any longer, so you won't get the pay for it. After the baby is born and you are released to go back to work then they will have to let you have your night shift job back with the night shift pay.
2006-07-20 11:42:19 · answer #3 · answered by Just Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the inland revenue as there are rules for pregnant women. I couldnt tell you much about them to be truthful but I have read a legal notice explaining rights etc. Inland revenue will at least be able to tell you from the law side of things. Good luck.
My guess would be that as it's due to health you have to work during the day I think the company will feel obligated to keep your wages as they are.
Thats what I would do running a business anyway.
2006-07-24 03:05:09 · answer #4 · answered by stevebutts@btinternet.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is likely that your employer will be able to deduct the night shift allowance. However you should check your contract of employment, in particuler the terms surrounding the night shift allowance. If you are a member of a union seek their advice.
If you are not in a union the Citizens Advice Bureau may be able to help you.
Good luck
2006-07-20 11:48:59 · answer #5 · answered by John H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your employer will pay the rate he is obligated to pay according to your contract ie. night rate for nights , day rate for days for whatever reason you change from one to the other.
If you are in England two points of english law to bear in mind.
1...The employer cannot refuse to change your shifts from nights to days if night duty is affecting your health due to your pregnancy.
2...He must still allow you time off work (without loss of pay) for antenatal appointments and antenatal classes.
A final thought here, just because your midwife said that it might affect your health ....it also might not, therefore , if you feel ok and well then dont change to day shifts..stay on nights. You might have a night time baby though when he or she is born lol.
Chrissy (midwife)
2006-07-23 00:53:03 · answer #6 · answered by chrissy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will no longer be working nights. Why should your employer have to pay you the shift differential?
Whether or not you have a valid medical excuse not to work nights doesn't matter. You're not working nights.
2006-07-20 11:40:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think employers have an obligation to pay you for work you are not doing whether you're pregnant or not, unless they can't offer you equivalent hours during the day. check out the link to the government website especially the text under health and safety. good luck with the pregnancy
2006-07-20 16:34:38 · answer #8 · answered by Kirsty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the company can take your night shift wades in some cases when you change shifts thy will give you a rise to make up for some of the wages that you lost
2006-07-20 11:48:55 · answer #9 · answered by Neil G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u will get just the normal pay that normaly ppl get at ur job for working days. i have never heard of anyone getting a night shift allowance
2006-07-20 11:43:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in payroll and yes they will only pay you for what shift you work. If you work day the clock is counting it as a day shift. Sorry!
2006-07-20 11:45:32 · answer #11 · answered by speedsgirl31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋