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Time off for appts - making up the hours.

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WhatsTheWordHummingbird · 31/03/2014 22:36

Had to leave two hours early friday to do my Booking In Appt. I work shifts, and noticed today that an hour has been added on to two of my other shifts this week - presumably to "make up" the time.

I assumed I would get leave for maternity matters?

As it is, the Ante Natal clinic is run on a day when 99 percent of the time I have off anyways, so overall I will not need to go off at the end of my shift early or expect paid leave - I can and will fit it into my off days. However this particular appt was the only avaliable slot within a weeks period and at ten weeks I really needed my booking in (usually done at eight weeks my way).

Am I right in thinking I shouldnt have to work the time back?

If it helps, noone eas needed to come in and cover for me as the shift after me were already starting as I was leaving anyways.

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MrsPixieMoo · 01/04/2014 17:04

It might be exempt from the EWTD but the legal framework for pregnant women still applies. Use the risk assessment to get those hours sorted. Great to hear you have sensible HR on side.

squizita · 01/04/2014 17:19

EWTD doesn't cover leave for medical appointments when pregnant!

Glad HR are on-side. :)

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