Reasonable adjustments for mental health
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Hello there @adneem97 and thanks for reaching out
As I was reading, you kept mentioning things I was going to suggest for you, like contacting ACAS, and speaking with those involved in your care and wellbeing, these are great steps to take.
I can completely emphathise with your point about hybrid working being feasible for train strikes, but when it is an accommodation for disability, suddenly it's not possible, it's frustrating to put it lightly!
Keep us up to date with how things go, and I wish you the best for a positive result. Reasonable adjustments are a legal duty for your employer at any rate, which I'm sure you already know!2 -
Hello adneem97
You mentioned having an informal conversation with your manager about the possibility of implementing hybrid working. Based on my previous experiences, I would suggest formalising your request for adjustments to your employment contract, particularly if health-related factors are involved, by putting it in writing. It would also be beneficial to clearly state the potential benefits this arrangement would have on your productivity.
Your involvement with occupational health was this recommended by your employer or did you independently request their professional services?
It seems that your employer has already implemented some reasonable adjustments for you, such as permitting occasional back office work and offering fresh air breaks.
Please bear in mind that recommendations for hybrid working, whether they come from occupational health or a doctor, are only suggestions. Ultimately, the final decision on such matters lies with your employer. If your employer grants approval for hybrid work arrangements, it is important to not solely rely on verbal confirmation. Instead, it is crucial to request their recommendations in writing and insist on a revised employment contract that clearly outlines the agreed-upon changes.
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It sounds like your line manager is supportive of you having your needs met then @adneem97. Am I hearing this right? If so, this should help with them being more flexible in what they will / won't provide as reasonable adjustments, as long as it fits in with the business needs too. Please don't hesitate to let us know if you have any further questions or if there's anything else we can do to help0
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