Work in an office that is allowing remote working but with the very strong implication that they want most people to still come into the office. They have suggested that they expect people who are fit and able, to be in. They have said they will only move to full remote working if they are literally forced to close the office. However in preparation we have all been set up at home so very much can WFH right now if necessary.
I imagine in the coming weeks as it looks like schools may be closing, parents will be deciding to WFH and allowed to do so.
I've been with DH for 7 years and his children are under and just over 10.
Both parents work in 'critical sectors', NHS and the like and are really concerned about this.
AIBU to say to work that if schools do close, I will need to be available to WFH so that mum and dad can continue to work and I can watch my SC.
Fwiw, we are a very together family, we all help each other out a lot. Me and their mum get on fantastic and I know this is something she is really concerned about so whilst I know they aren't my kids, I feel it absolutely is my responsibility during this whole shit storm to make sure I'm helping where I can and if the availability is there to WFH then I think I should be able to take it along with actual parents to help look after my SC.
I feel like I can't just sit back and watch DH and Ex struggle to sort arrangements. May not be blood but these people including the kids, are my family and we look out for one another.