Hi, my name is lola1976! Can my employer refuse reasonable adjustments if I request part time work?

lola1976
lola1976 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited December 2024 in Work

Hi.

Can my employer refuse reasonable adjustments if i request to work part time?

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  • MW123
    MW123 Scope Member Posts: 2,056 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/126824/hi-my-name-is-lola1976

    Since April of this year, all employees, regardless of their status, have the right to request flexible working arrangements from their very first day of employment. If you're requesting adjustments under the Equality Act, employers are required to consider these requests. However, employers are not obligated to approve every proposed adjustment. If an employer can demonstrate that the requested changes are unreasonable given the specific circumstances of the business or role, they may still decline the request.

  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 8,128 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @lola1976, Welcome to the community. I can see MW123 has given a very detailed answer to your question, so I hope that helps clear things up. There's some information about reasonable adjustments on the Scope website if you'd be interested to read it:

    Reasonable adjustments at work | Disability charity Scope UK

    Has your employer been supportive so far?

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