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Work hours too much

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My 20 year old son has just been diagnosed autistic.  He started a new job in Sept which was 16 hours which suited him.  he didn't tell them about his diagnosis and wanted to try and "get by".  His hours have now increased to 32 per week and he can't cope.  The problem is he really likes the job and the people but can't bring himself to speak to them and explain.  He would rather leave the job - he really needs to work it's done him the world of good up to now.  Any suggestions how I can get him to speak to his Manager (he won't let me do it!)

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  • Has he expressed why it's difficult for him to discuss this with his manager?

    I dislike confrontation and have often missed out on good things to avoid it... but I can't see why quitting is any less confrontational than asking for less hours?

    Presumably the company appreciates his work since they doubled his hours... so they would certainly try to accommodate him rather than lose him altogether and have to train someone new - especially in the current labour shortage affecting many sectors. I am not a lawyer, but I believe the disability act should protect him from mistreatment if he declares the autism to his manager.

    If he is worried about making his autism public, I believe the employer is bound under the data protection act to keep the information private.

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  • Has he expressed why it's difficult for him to discuss this with his manager?

    I dislike confrontation and have often missed out on good things to avoid it... but I can't see why quitting is any less confrontational than asking for less hours?

    Presumably the company appreciates his work since they doubled his hours... so they would certainly try to accommodate him rather than lose him altogether and have to train someone new - especially in the current labour shortage affecting many sectors. I am not a lawyer, but I believe the disability act should protect him from mistreatment if he declares the autism to his manager.

    If he is worried about making his autism public, I believe the employer is bound under the data protection act to keep the information private.

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  • in reply to moon

    that's right,

    Equality Act says that if you ask for it it should be disclosed to people you point out only, I mean among work colleagues and managers, 

    Data Protection Act prohibits anybody from disclosing it outside workplace

  • in reply to moon

    Hi, thanks for your reply.  Unfortunately he has only been there since Sept so I think they could dismiss him without recourse but not sure.  He is extremely shy and feels that he can't broach it.  have spoken to him again this morning and he has agreed that I can ring his manager and tell him the situation.  Not sure if this is the right thing to do but it may help him to keep his job.  He cod email his resignation if he wanted to quit so not face to face!!  He would just not go back but he does really enjoy the job - hopefully I will be able to help him to sort it Grimacing