HR query
Not sure if anyone knows/ can advise.
I’m currently signed off work by my doctor and due to return soon on a phased return. Starting with 2hrs a day for the first week, then 4, then 6 and then back to full time. My manager has informed me that my “working from home” will be suspended during the first three weeks until I return to full time which will be my flexible working hours.
This makes things difficult with childcare as I need to work from home on the day my partner has a longer office day. But will really only affect me on the third week at 6 hours. But also I now have some midwife/scan appointments coming up that working from home would be beneficial.
Does this sound right to anyone? My flexible working arrangement is compressed hours with one day working from home which my manager has agreed to and I have in writing.
I’ve also been signed off with mild anxiety and depressive disorder, and have only realised I’m pregnant while I’ve been off so the sick leave isn’t related to the appointments.
I also requested an occupational health appointment on week 2 of my sick leave but my manager has had issues with the system so I’ve had no appointments to help consider reasonable adjustments for my return.
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Does your manager know that you're pregnant?
It's normal to want a staff member in the office for a phased return so that you can give them the full support that is needed.
When you say compressed hours, what is your typical weekly set up?
In your written agreement, does it mention that this agreement may be retracted in certain situations?
Something I will say... No one has system issues for longer than a few hours these days. You get that appointment!
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