so angry!

[onlyme26]

as i have mentioned in previous posts, i work 36 hours over 6 days, this is somehting i voluteered to do to cover the phones for the company way back over a year ago, now im pregnant i have asked to do my hours in 5 days again as im tired and feel i need a break, baring in mind the 6 days was optional and coz i did a day at the week end i could pick my daughter up from school, but they really needed someone so i did them a huge favvour! anyway my manager says a big fat NO, can they really MAKE me work 6 days a week??? also she says she isnt prepared to look into it further till i tell everyone im pregnant!! errr HELLO I WILL TELL PPL WHEN IM GOOD AND READY!!! im just so mad!

anyone know what my rights are here??? xx

[naflharrison]

hi not 100% sure but check out what your contracted to and if it says your contracted to only do 5 days then there is nothing you can do, also your employer by law has to consider alternative working hours for you due to pregnancy, get it put in writing to your boss pronto that your pregnant and speak to citizens advice and your doctor about the whole situation. the other thing you need to do is askyour boss for a copy of the pregnancy at work risk assessment that the legally have to carry out as soon as they know your pregnant. i had a nightmare with my previous job and my employer obviously thought i had no idea what the laws were regarding my pregnancy and job! boy did she get a shock! please cover yourself every way you can and even if you dont want to tell everyone your pregnant maybe a select few trustworthy co workers who can be aware of it in case of emergency god forbid. your employer will try every trick in the book to screw you over cos pregnancy at work is inconvenient for them. dont let them!

[naflharrison]

sorry meant there is nothing they can do if your only contracted to 5 days.! heads in a pickle.. fell downstairs last night with my youngest so bit sore and few to many painkillers goin on! bubs fine tho so thats the main thing! good luck!