I work for the department of work and pensions and work the hours 5pm to 9pm. They no longer offer the 9pm finish to any new employees only a 8pm finish. I have been told that if you go on maternity leave they will not allow you back to your 9pm finish and change your contract to 8pm. Can they do that?
2006-08-30 10:30:43 · 9 answers · asked by denniscat 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
No company can change your hours till you return to work then they will need to give you notice of change they are wanting you to do if you are in a union please phone them AS I DID AND I AM STILL THE SAME HOURS.. GOOD LUCK..
2006-08-30 10:40:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though I have no clue on what you're talking about, I have an idea of what's going on. By law, your employer cannot fire you if you're pregnant, but it doesn't mean that they can't change your shift. Also, by leaving on maternity leave, it doesn't guarantee that you will even have a job after you come back. If at any circumstances, your employee needs to find a replacement for you due to the fact that someone needs to do your job, you may lose your job and it is legal since you're no longer pregnant.
2006-08-30 17:37:02 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs Apple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure that they will be in breach of contract if they do; if you plan to return to work within twelve months of having your little one, your original contract should stand. Check with your union rep,as I'm going by retail terms of employment, but I'm sure there can't be much difference between the two. Good luck with that, and congratulations on your baby!
2006-08-30 17:37:22 · answer #3 · answered by Sam O'Shanter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should really be asking you if there is another job within the company that they can redepoly you to.
They can change your contract but need to try and make reasonable ajustments.
Speak to ACAS and just ask what options your employer can give you
2006-08-31 05:00:09 · answer #4 · answered by churchls0904 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my job can change any part of my contract so long as they give me 12 weeks notice, so it is worth while checking ure terms of employment to see if they have put a clause in there which gives them the right to do that,..if unsure try to speak with a union rep,...good luck !!
2006-08-30 17:36:45 · answer #5 · answered by cassey s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a contract it should state whether or not they can do that so look it over or take it to a professional for advice.
2006-08-30 18:48:57 · answer #6 · answered by ColeBaby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can change the contract, as long as they give your job back, what they cannot do is fire you.
2006-08-30 17:43:13 · answer #7 · answered by Boricua Born 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suppose they can try it on. I would advise that you contact your union rep or visit CAB
2006-08-30 17:34:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask these guys:
http://www.nctms.co.uk/rhp_default.asp
2006-09-01 06:50:17 · answer #9 · answered by K-9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋