I’ve been working for my employer for 1 year and 5 months. I was given a verbal warning in September because they noticed gaps in my shifts. I begun getting retinal migraines due to long periods of computer use. I informed my manager of this, he said he will order screen protectors to help which wasn’t done. As nothing was done to help I started taking breaks to allow me to rest my eyes. In my job there is a certain number of calls I have to do daily which I was still doing despite taking breaks.
After I was given a verbal warning I informed my employer why I was taking the breaks and that no DSE assessment was done and no screen protector was ordered. He told me that due to them being a small company they haven’t done a DSE assessment and told me I’m able to work from the office if I want however my role is not hybrid and is a fully remote role. Since the verbal warning I purchased my own screen protector and UV glasses which have helped and I’ve been able to work without breaks.
Last week the manager and supervisor invited me to a meeting where I was told I was given notice due to budget cuts and the team not doing as well as the company had hoped. Newsletters published by my employer regarding my specific team mentions how well the team does in regards to bringing in more revenue for the company. There are seven others in the team who are all part time and some haven’t worked for almost two months or are frequently sick. I’m the only full time employee and my performance is very good in comparison to other staff.
My manager said they’re not closing the team they’re still keeping some people. As it’s a small team already I believe it’s just me they’re giving notice to and i don’t think it’s anything to do with the budget. I don’t see how it makes sense to get rid of someone who’s working everyday and doing very well rather than someone who’s working 4 hours two times a week. The company also refuses to provide work laptops although the manager and supervisor both have one. An we have access to people’s personal information and take card details etc.
I would appreciate any advice on this situation.