Hi
Our manager is well known for having what we call "one of her days" where she gets picky with us.
I work in a team of 17 in an office and have my own desk. I'm 26 weeks pregnant and already working reduced hours as I've suffered hyperemesis since 6 weeks.
Today, she's announced that none of us are allowed to eat at our desks any longer as one banana skin was left in one of the bins overnight and she's told us about this and it makes her feel sick.
I've explained to her in private that if I don't pick/nibble at dry crackers at my desk I will be sick. It's the only thing that stops it. I'm still not allowed to eat.
She's refused my mat b1 form and wants the original which my midwife told me not to give as they can't issue another one if it gets lost, I offered a photocopy but she wants the original one.
What can I do in this situation???
AIBU?
Pregnant, not allowed to eat at my desk
elm26 · 22/02/2023 10:29
elm26 · 22/02/2023 10:29
Hi
Our manager is well known for having what we call "one of her days" where she gets picky with us.
I work in a team of 17 in an office and have my own desk. I'm 26 weeks pregnant and already working reduced hours as I've suffered hyperemesis since 6 weeks.
Today, she's announced that none of us are allowed to eat at our desks any longer as one banana skin was left in one of the bins overnight and she's told us about this and it makes her feel sick.
I've explained to her in private that if I don't pick/nibble at dry crackers at my desk I will be sick. It's the only thing that stops it. I'm still not allowed to eat.
She's refused my mat b1 form and wants the original which my midwife told me not to give as they can't issue another one if it gets lost, I offered a photocopy but she wants the original one.
What can I do in this situation???
Chickenly · 22/02/2023 11:14
Legally, she can’t do that. It’s that simple.
Pregnancy and illness stemming from pregnancy is a protected characteristic. Therefore, she must make reasonable adjustment to accommodate you. Eating little and often is proven medical advice for hyperemesis. Therefore she must, by law, make provision for you to eat little and often and not to your detriment. Allowing you to eat at your desk is a reasonable adjustment. No ifs, no buts, that’s the law.
Personally, if you get sick pay then I’d just go off sick at this point. If not, continue eating at your desk and ignore her.
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