forbsay Report post Posted February 24, 2007 Hi I am just wondering what my rights as a mother who works and has an autistic child. At the moment, I am working full time (hubby is training to be a driving instructor). I can work long hours at times but that will have to change once he is qualified. I personally don't think my work can object as they are letting another mother work her limited hours as she has childcare to sort out. So what are my rights? I have been in the company since September.................... Thanks Forbsay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikkih Report post Posted February 25, 2007 You need to have a look on the Dti (Department of Trade and Industry) website and search for flexible working. All parents with children under 6 and parents with disabled children up to the age of 18 (disabled means in receipt of DLA) have the right to request a flexible working pattern, which could mean reduced hours, job share or working from home. There is a good guidance booklet on there that will let you know your rights. I have applied to work from home for 3 days a week under this act but have unfortunately been turned down, the employer has a duty to consider and must give sound business reasons for a refusal. Good luck x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mother in Need Report post Posted February 26, 2007 rights for working parents with disabled children Hope this link helps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forbsay Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Thank you both. Mother in need, i will give them a call. Forbsay xxxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Oh - thanks for that. I've just dropped a day at work - i just couldn't manage it all at once (sure most of you can identify with that one!). Although work seem to be ok with it - there's that horrible 'undercurrent' kind of ill-feeling . I heard mutterings about 'Just 'coz she's got a disabled child.......' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forbsay Report post Posted March 9, 2007 hello my work has agreed to my flexible hours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikkih Report post Posted March 9, 2007 That's really good news,very pleased for you. Its good to hear that there are some understanding employers out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmf Report post Posted March 9, 2007 Well done........Glad to see all employers are not a~~wipes like mine were.....bitter, yes i am! <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forbsay Report post Posted March 10, 2007 Yeh, they are - to be honest i was gobsmacked! My last employers were a total nightmare when it came to requesting change of hours! Forbsay xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
