Employment law

[Kieraferret]

Hi does anyone know how I stand at work if I ask to reduce my hours, I'm finding it really hard at the moment with the fatigue and joint pain . I work full time and would like to drop a day xx

[Yvi1960]

Hi I too am in a similar situation but downgrading my job as I am to near work pension age to reduce my hours without big financial penalties to my work pension as I feel I will need to retire soon due to fatigue. PBC and AIH overlap which I have are covered under the disability act which means employers should take responsible steps to your employment conditions to help you stay in work. My consultant said he would support me but his help wasn't needed as I was referred to Occupational Health I have an appointment with them on a couple of weeks. That is ok course if you are in the UK. Hope the information is helpful and good luck with you employers.

[Kieraferret]

Thank you, Is Pbc covered by the disability act and what does that mean x

[Sonia40]

Hi, yes pbc is covered by the disability act, this means your employer must be seen to accommodate your wishes and promote and encourage you to stay in work, I currently do 8 hr shifts, but the shifts are changing to 12 hr, I certainly would struggle, so I too go through occupational health

[Hidden]

Hello Kieraferret.

A good organisation to ask for information about work and regulations/rights is ACAS. (Posted their website below.)

I had cause to contact ACAS several years ago (tax issue, was being taxed at continual Basic Rate and after quitting had it looked into, ex-employers weren't paying taxes).

At present I've no issues about employment but ACAS might be able to give you some pointers...

acas.org.uk/index.aspx?arti...

[Kieraferret in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Perridot that's very useful xx

[Kieraferret]

Thank you both for your replies , I'm going to approach them tomorrow I don't anticipate any problems but felt it was best to know where I stand xx

[Tessa]

Hi there. Yes, you are covered by the Equality Act 2010. Under the Act your employer has a duty to make 'Reasonable Adjustments'. This can be a reduction in hours, shorter day, shorter week, longer breaks, start after morning rush hour and/ or leave before evening rush hour, specialist equipment etc etc. Ask for a referral to OH and they can assist. With your permission OH can contact your specialist for confirmation of your condition, info and advice. If you are in a union talk to them. If not, talk to ACAS. This is a useful link:

equalityhumanrights.com/adv...

[POZY]

Im in the United States and was wondering the same thing for here? My fatigue and HepC complications are dragging me to a point where I'm falling asleep at work and just not productive as I use to be.

[Yvi1960]

Hi looks from the replies you got the information I just googled disability act to get the information.

[judyt]

As far as I know from my online friends in the US the law is the same there as outlined above. Maybe not exactly the same but essentially the same outcomes