sexual discrimination at work?

Question

i am a male who has asked for flexi hours to look after my son i have asked to have sat off or the afternoon off but work have refused. but 1 girl finishes early at six on a sat sun and 2 girls have had their flexi hours granted in the week have i got a case

Answer 1

You need to go to HR with this question to not have it reflect badly on you. Make sure you bring evidence that these folks are being treated differently or selectively due to gender.

Is it possible that these women have been on the job longer than you, and therefore have first pick of the hours? Did they ask before you did?

You need as much evidence as possible before you start making such an accusation. That's why I suggest you start with HR, who are supposed to be objective.

Good luck!

Answer 2

from a female who returned to full time 12hr shifts 24/7 work i was able to return doing 3 days per week no weekends or nights 0900 - 1700 to fit in with my childcare, my HR dept told me that a company has to seriously consider if the change in hrs would affect the day to day workings & peformances of the company, if your request is denied they have to provide clear evidence of why your request was denied & find a suitable arrangment for both parties - have u sugested alternative days/hours that u could work instead of sat that would help the company out? have u explained the reason fully as to why u want a sat off (do they think u really want to go & watch football).
i would put in writting yr request & ask to see the HR dept or line manager again and as there are women in yr company doing flexi hrs i think u have a strong case, unless of course u are the manager or in a position that needs yr skills, then i would sugest possibly a job share.
Good luck

Answer 3

There are many things to consider. Why not be reasonable and simply schedule a visit with your HR manager and talk to that person.

Have a plan of what to say, speak intelligently and politely and state your case and see what can be done to assist you. Record the date and time of this meeting along with the person or persons you speak with and the outcome.

If they cannot accomodate you and you still feel you have a case contact your local labor board. There is no reason to run off contacting a lawyer, the labor board will represent you if they feel you have a case.

Answer 4

It doesn't sound great. I don't know enough about the legislation, but I'm sure it is something along the lines of the employer has to give reasonable thought to requests for flexible working and if it is refused, there has to be a business need. The DTI website is quite useful www.dti.gov.uk - click on the employees link and look for flexible working. Also try contacting your local Citizens Advice.

Answer 5

Sounds as if this is sexual favoritism if one were to ask me. IN other words, the gals got their schedules because they worked the dreaded "female wiles" on their male employers. You, on the flip side of the coin, being a guy got the shaft as it were. In other words, the boss is saying sub-consciously "quit your whining and get to work already! I'm the boss and I said so!!!" kind of situation. File a complaint/report with human resources explaining and even giving names of those who got the time off they wanted as well as why you need the time off you do. If you still don't see results, call an attorney!

Answer 6

I would think so. Talk over your boss, or whoever you are working for. Let them know that you need those hours due to the fact that of your child.
If they are unwilling to work with you, go over your bosses head. Explain to him that you don't think that this is fair and you would like to get it resolved.
If you don't speak up and make them realize that this is not fair, then yes you do have a case. I don't think its neccissarily sexual discrimination, just the fact of, unjust work behavior.
Try it. If you can get a case on it, I would say to push the matter to get what you want, rather than settle for something you don't want.

Answer 7

If you have a case I would pack it and get the hell out of it, but then again I think that no matter where you work you are probably just looking for a situation where you can sue

Answer 8

You can't really prove it. That's the problem, because the company could turn around and say, "We needed him to work".
It is worth professional advise, because that might give you a better idea.
I'll do some searching on the internet.
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Answer 9

Unjustly sacked will be her plea/case - funds/repayment thats the in reality reason. human beings in properly paid jobs will continuously 'attempt it on' even as sacked for any reason - in reality because those solicitors tell them that they have a case. maximum councils 'will' payout something so's now to not have the case dragging on and on and lengthening the legal prices for them by technique of the day- it may look with this situation they have dug their heels in and stated no we 'gained't pay you out' - properly accomplished them.!! She's were given no longer something to lose - if she's engaged a regulation agency on a 'no win-no fee' deal. it may be 'so incorrect' if she even were given a penny out of all this. Its been reported she became negligent in her activity for no longer understanding the historic previous of the case and performing immediately to maintain the little lads (Peter) existence. we stay in a society now that has a 'sue you' subculture each and each of the time so its no wonder she's added this action - the very truth she has been disgraced with reference to her ability to attempt this activity is of no importance to her in any respect.!! If she wins something in any respect (i wish she will manage to no longer) she will manage to flow on a marvelous sunshine holiday someplace - even as little Peter 'shivers in his grave bless him' - because she 'did'nt do her activity' - there only looks no justice hence in any respect.!!!

Answer 10

Contact the EOC. They have to treat everybody the same. Just remember the people you are complaining about will decide whether you ge that promotion or not.