christmas eve??

[noogles]

Hi guys, I have a bit of a query. I currently work part time in the evenings. My work have told me that everyone has to work xmas eve, the only problem is,is that I have no babysitter,my dp is working until 6 and my mum (who normally has my ds) is also working a full day,so neither will be home for me to go to work. We have no other close relatives that would be able to have our ds. I did say that possibly I could take ds to work with me,but thinking about it I dont really think that I want to take him with me (ds is 4,i work in a shop). Could anyone give me some advice on my rights or any thoughts??

I am working on New Years Day as this was the only one I was available for.

just posted that one as you posted your answer xx

No it started just before loreal took over.Their is a lot of things that would shock you about the Body Shop. They claim to be very staff friendly but I know otherwise!!!

madamez im sorry that you feel that its not practical. I understand that some people HAVE to work or would like to. But the majority of people where i work and friends and relatives would rather not. I dont wish to have an argument with you. I just wanted some advice. If you would like to argue I suggest u go elsewhere.

thanks for all your help kewcumber x

noogles it often comes down to cover. My DH is in retail and always has to work either Xmas Eve day or Boxing Day night. It's a PITA but that's what happens in retail.

You could, in theory, ask for carer's leave but if they need you to cover they don't have to grant it and you could be facing disciplinary action. Depends on your contract and how many other people work there.

my child minder doesn;t work Xmas eve so unless my mum can have DS I'll either be taking parental leave or taking him in to work (and getting nothing done). Luckily I'm the finance director and head of HR so I make the policy

It isn't about whats practical for employer all the time its also whats practical for an employee.

so call their bluff and say you will take your DS into work. They'd be off their rocker to want a 4 years old hanging around.

the thing is they said I could and I could work out the back pricing which is fine,but they have been in trouble recently for making one of the girls come in to work with her son when he was ill. She reported them to HR and they got in a bit of trouble.so now they are a bit wary!!!

thats the thing I cant see myself getting much done either!! so they will be paying me for nothing - which I dont mind!!

so give them the choice - either you will work and bring your DS in or you will take unpaid leave. It will depend on how desparately they need the cover as to whether they say yes or not and you can;t be accused of not being flexible.

personally I think an employer would be mental to take the risk of a child on their premises for a serious length of time. It doesn;t sound like you are an employee who generally takes the piss, so I'd give it to you if you worked for me.

Noogles: are your employers really totally unreasonable? Have you actually said anything to them yet? Because, after all, there are some occasions when an employee just cannot work (explosive diarrhoea, b eing trapped by floodwater, no childcare available etc) and that;s that. Employers generally adapt to this. You can offer them the clear choice - either you bring your child or you don;t come to work because you have no other option - and see what they say. If you are a decent employee, they will be reasonable about it.