Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi
I was wondering if anyone can help me to fill out a flexible working request.
On the form it says I need to write what affect this will have on the company and colleagues. I am applying to go from full time to 3 days a week.
I also wondered if this request shouldn't be a reasonable adjustments request instead. My boss have already made it clear to me that the business can't accommodate part time working, but it's due to my disability that I would like to request to work 3 days a week.
Not sure where I stand with this, I already have a employment tribunal claim against my work and they have admitted all their failures but is now sending me to a specialist because they say autism doesn't fall under the equality act.
I really want to work and I am worried I will never find another job.
Hope someone can help me with this flexible working request.
Thank you.
Given that you state "it's due to my disability that I would like to request to work 3 days a week", your request should be a reasonable adjustment.
It is incorrect to state autism does not fall under the equality act.
I suggest you also look at the TUC's Autism in the Workplace document: https://www.tuc.org.uk/sites/default/files/Autism.pdf
This Equality and Human Rights Commission web page contains a small section on autism: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/multipage-guide/reasonable-adjustments-practiceand the "Workplace adjustments" web pages are worth reading.
You may also wish to contact NAS for advice:http://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/about-us/contact-us.aspx