Work issues contract, etc can they do this.

[Mum2oneds]

Hi.
A few things. Basically I work for a large retail company in hospitality. They are looking at changing everyone's hours and possibly days due to people leaving and new positions they have to fill. I have said I am pregnant and also have a child and would not be able to change my hours and days. I was told it's tuff.

I work long hours with breaks but the tea break of, 15 mins isn't enough as the tea room is 5 min away so by time sit down. Quick cereal bar and down again. It's no time to rest or eat properly and I'm struggling.

I have also found out I should be paid for appointments etc. However they u paid me. OK so only two hours but still I don't want this happening again
And finally they have done no risk assessment. I use chemicals. Often clearing tables or the kitchen on my own at lunch periods it's just too much.

They do know I'm expecting I'm only 8 weeks but drained and I kinda get the feeling they don't believe me how shattered I am and exhausted.

I would phone ACAS just to be sure. Sound like they are taking the piss out of you.

How long have you worked there?

What are your contract terms with regard to hours?

Are the suggested changes temporary as a business need prior to taking on new staff?

I do bang on 6 hrs. I told them today I am having more as it's my legal right. As well as the risk assessment..
I have worked there for 17 years with a few yrs break. I've been doing my hours for 5 years. School hours.

OK so this afternoon. They did my risk assessment. As work in the hospitality area of the store. So around chemicals, heavy lifting and very fast paced work. Have set out the do's and don'ts etc.
I already get a 15 min break but as it's so far to get there.. 11 flights of stairs. Etc. I barley get 5 min to eat. They have agreed that in fact I can have 30 mins now. As if I ate breakfast before sch run at 7 am. Then went to work no time to eat and not home till 4pm it's a long time without a proper lunch. As the drive from work leaves me with 5 min to spare each end of the day / school run.. Before being pregnant it didn't bother me as would eat a quick cake or crisps but that's obviously not that nutritional lol
Now awaiting to see what's happening about changing hours. As I literally can't change other than what I do. Due to DS school and Step Daughter. I can't even change the days or the weekend that I do due to childcare issues so we shall see. I won't go down without a fight

Also it was Acas who I formed me of the entitlement to longer break, need of a risk assessment and the fact I should get my appointments paid. Not unpaid like they did. Xx

Maternity Action is also a good website and they are very helpful.