Hi, as I posted in a different thread, I recently appealed my employer's decision to decline my flexible working request, but this too was declined. Obviously I am gutted, but I had prepared myself for the possibility that I may have to return to work full time for how ever long it takes me to find a part time job. However I am so so angry at my employer for not even giving me a chance to prove that part time work would be possible for my job. I gave them a variety of options regarding hours and I said I would happily do it on a trial basis. They are just totally against part time workers. Their letter telling me the outcome of the appeal meeting was written in such a horrible way, (although I would actually expect this of them) and I REALLY begrudge having to go back and work for them at all, it's just so against my morals to do so given their ignorant attitude.
I'm wondering if I should take things a step further, which I think would be the formal grievance route. When I spoke to ACAS it sounded like this would basically just be another meeting with my employer, which would be pretty pointless I think, as my employer would just stubbornly stick to their guns, and I would have to go through yet another nerve-wracking meeting which would probably be even worse this time. Then what happens? I would appeal that decision? Then employment tribunal?
I guess what I would like to know is if any of you have been here before and what you did and how you dealt with it? The thing is the further I take it surely the more difficult it becomes for me to return to work (or that's how I would feel) and at the end of the day I need to work (just can't bear the thought of going full time and not seeing baby). But I do genuinely feel that my employer is in the wrong.
Thanks in advance.