I work as an office administrator and was told to work from home in mid-March. In April I was put on furlough as was my oh. My oh returned to work 2 weeks ago (only the managers are in, all other staff are still on furlough at his place and he’s needed there).
My boss called me last week and said they want to look at me returning in mid July for 1 or 2 days per week but said he understands it may be difficult due to childcare (I have 3 children aged 4, 9 and 12). And said they will do what they can to be understanding etc.
My oh said he would ask work about 1 day a week where he could stay at home which is fine. However I emailed my boss this morning and said I hoped to have an answer this week he emailed back stating they need me back in the next 1-2 weeks for minimum 2 days. He wrote a long piece about the measures put in place at the office and I replied pointing out that or the phone he said one or two days and that I’m not worried about returning to the office but obviously I can’t without childcare. My elderly grandmother used to care for my youngest during the holidays but the past year she’s developed bad eyesight and isn’t medically well enough to care for 3 children. Ohs mum is working from gone so isn’t an option either
What can I do? And what are my rights?