I am a comunity carer, i am un able to drive so i cycle to my jobs . i had a letter sent to me today from my new boss telling me that my clients are going to be cut just because i dont drive this is really un fair i have been working for the company for a year and a half now and i enjoy my job very much .PLEASE HELP WHAT CAN I DO.
2007-03-24 12:28:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act employers must make a "reasonable accommodation" to allow you to remain employed.
Why can't you drive?
2007-03-24 12:33:34 · answer #1 · answered by danny_boy_jones 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, there is no clear answer to that. Sometimes there is a legitimate business reason that the company would need you to drive. And although a lot of companies encourage employees to carpool, take public transportation, or bike or walk to work, there are no discrimination laws that I know of that protect those who don't. He may just not like you, and this is his way of trying to make you quit. On the other hand, he may be doing this because he knows you can't drive and it will make you quit. You should probably have a talk with your HR department and find out if there is a business reason or if there have been complaints from clients because of your non-driving. If there isn't, you could mention in passing that you feel you are discriminated against because you aren't able to drive. Most companies will cringe at any thought of a discriminiation lawsuit, and they should have a talk with your new boss to find out the reason your clients are being cut.
2007-03-24 19:43:00 · answer #2 · answered by Brian G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can't sack you as you told them when you were appointed you don't drive (I hope). Ask them to swop the clients you currently deal with to local clients that you can quickly get to by cycling instead of cutting your client basis. If the company you work for took a bit of time looking at their client list, and redistrubuting the workload, everyone would be happy.
In response to the answers already recived. There are several reasons why a person does NOT drive. A couple of them are Ill Health and Financial Restrictions.
2007-03-25 04:58:51 · answer #3 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was known you didn't drive when you were taken on, and it does not state in your contract that you have to, they would have to prove that you cannot perform your job efficiently.If you are seeing all your clients as you should I would fight it. You have been in your job more than 12 months so you have legal rights Good Luck.
2007-03-24 19:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the best bet for you in this situation is to seek the help of a Trade Union connected with your Profession.
If your employer was aware from the start of your employment that you did not drive, he has no right to complain now.
2007-03-24 19:35:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anthony W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is the reason you cannot drive? are you in a union if so contact them if not do you have a contract of employment then you should have if not why not? do you have a staff handbook this is a legal requirement if all of the above fail contact your local CAB good luck
ps lots of Internet sites on employment law and discrimination
2007-03-24 19:40:52 · answer #6 · answered by flickerboo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can't sack you just because you can't drive. They have to find alternative ways to accommodate your needs either by paying fr your driving lessons (and to give you a loan to buy a car) or find you another job in the same organisation.
I would just ignore the letter ad see what happens. You are entitled to unfair dismissal and that means unlimited damages depending on circumstances.
hth
2007-03-24 19:48:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋