6 months ago, I have asked for 1 day working from home due to family situation (marriage breakdown, single parenting etc.). I told them that it would mean a big relief in my work-life balance (which it is, with 3 hours round commute to the office). My boss was sympathetic and approved for 3 months, then extended for 3 months, and then for 3 months again, but the last time he implied that he wants to revoke the arrangement. He said it is working well but he prefers to communicate face-to-face if he has to, or organizing meeting when everyone in the office can be a challenge (we have another colleague working from home 1 day due to health issues and have organised some meetings on business skype). Honestly my job is mainly back office and I have max 2 meetings per week, and max 1 question per day from my boss which is mainly asked by email. Nothing that is detrimental to business/company/communication. I feel he just wants to micromanage.
HR tends to go along with what the manager says. My HR letter says my pattern approved for the next 3 months and they have a right to revoke it. Do they really have a right to revoke it?
I have googled possible business reasons for rejecting flexible working and in my case, I can’t see any. I am not the one to cry about my family situation, but I can only say so much - this 1 day per week has been a lifesaver and gives my loyalty to the co. forever. I have been with them for many years and work hard to prove that I don’t lazy about when working from home.
Also it is not about childcare either. More to fit school/doc appointments just before/after work, going to a recycling centre just before work, picking up my car during lunch break, taking parcels in etc… otherwise I have to take half-days off and my Saturdays are manic.
Please advice what are my rights, thank you.
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Employer wants to revoke my 1 day working from home
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catbasilio · 12/06/2018 15:29
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