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<blockquote data-quote="JRT" data-source="post: 2309520" data-attributes="member: 520947"><p>Thankyou Max, the email is really useful.</p><p>The unwillingness to complete IRA is slightly perplexing. In my case I've wondered if it's due to lack of ability by my employers. I certainly dont think that is the case with a school.</p><p>With regard to your pregnant colleague it's so frustrating that your pregnant colleague got one so quickly. Of course pregnancy is one of the protected characteristics. However so is diabetes as it counts as a disability. My manager mentioned this when I worked for the council and diabetes uk repeated it again recently. I must admit when manager mentioned it I dismissed the idea, I dont think I felt happy with it. I'm sure a lot of people wouldnt consider it to be,including managers. It may however be one of the few protections we have.</p><p></p><p>I also wonder if the reluctance to complete the IRA is due to fact once completed it would result in staff having to work from home or in a less risky role and this might affect finances/smooth running of the workplace.</p><p>Interestingly the reason I was told I couldnt work from home wasnt that there was nothing I could do but that it wouldn't be fair on other workers and basically times were hard and they couldnt afford it! Unless we are protected by legislation specifically declaring risk it's going to be a bit of a battle.</p><p>I havent even got as far as alternative roles with my employer. I dont see them agreeing unless they have absolutely no choice. Staffing levels are the bare minimum they can can get away with I cant imagine them relishing an extra admin assistant that isnt needed when I short on floor. </p><p>I know they have their lawyers looking at events of past 6months. I know my Union is waiting for them to do the wrong thing or continue to not comply and then it will be looked at by their lawyer. Really it's a battle of wills! </p><p>Good news on your Mums Care home. Hopefully all will be well there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JRT, post: 2309520, member: 520947"] Thankyou Max, the email is really useful. The unwillingness to complete IRA is slightly perplexing. In my case I've wondered if it's due to lack of ability by my employers. I certainly dont think that is the case with a school. With regard to your pregnant colleague it's so frustrating that your pregnant colleague got one so quickly. Of course pregnancy is one of the protected characteristics. However so is diabetes as it counts as a disability. My manager mentioned this when I worked for the council and diabetes uk repeated it again recently. I must admit when manager mentioned it I dismissed the idea, I dont think I felt happy with it. I'm sure a lot of people wouldnt consider it to be,including managers. It may however be one of the few protections we have. I also wonder if the reluctance to complete the IRA is due to fact once completed it would result in staff having to work from home or in a less risky role and this might affect finances/smooth running of the workplace. Interestingly the reason I was told I couldnt work from home wasnt that there was nothing I could do but that it wouldn't be fair on other workers and basically times were hard and they couldnt afford it! Unless we are protected by legislation specifically declaring risk it's going to be a bit of a battle. I havent even got as far as alternative roles with my employer. I dont see them agreeing unless they have absolutely no choice. Staffing levels are the bare minimum they can can get away with I cant imagine them relishing an extra admin assistant that isnt needed when I short on floor. I know they have their lawyers looking at events of past 6months. I know my Union is waiting for them to do the wrong thing or continue to not comply and then it will be looked at by their lawyer. Really it's a battle of wills! Good news on your Mums Care home. Hopefully all will be well there. [/QUOTE]
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