Apologies for another message regarding flexi-time. My employer and I have already agreed it, and it has been in effect for nearly 2 years now. However, the arrangements state that I will be flexible with my time during critical points in the year. During the last critical point, I was asked to work later hours than I normally due, resulting in my husband needing to pick up my child from nursery, as well as drop her off. This means he had to take leave for a shorter working week over a two week period. I was allowed to resume my normal working hours one day a week during this time.
My employer liked this so much that he wanted me to do it again, but now it's for a three week period twice a year, and I'm not allowed any flexibility over those days (ie, if my husband has to work late, I can't cover, so he has to work around me). I have not agreed to this. I have stated that I can do the alternative hours several days a week, but not every day. Alternatively, if he could define the period he wants me more, I may be able to work something else out. He has refused to do so.
He then went on to stating he wanted to test my flexibility on a weekly basis and wants me to tell him what days I'm available to work late each week, and has started setting meetings on the day I work from home regardless of whether they could be accomodated at a different day / time.
As we can't agree, we are discussing the matter with the HR department in the near future. Any advice on how I can make my case? I believe he's being unreasonable, as I have offered alternatives and solutions for his particular concerns (his reasons for wanting me to work the different hours changes each time we discuss it). I'm at a loss now, and not able to find another job very quickly due to the economic situation...