working problems with family

silkysmooth69

hi my husband has been working for a firm for about 9 months now he loves it in the catering department up till 2 weeks ago he was told that in 2 weeks time his hours would change from 9-5.30 to 3-10.30 and he told them he was not willing to do these hours as he had 2 small children so on he kept getting pulled in they were saying your doing these hours bla bla bla ect and he has not turned up all week of the hours he has been changed to they have not sacked him but can anyone help me on this as were struggling to live basicly does anyone out there know if there in the wrong? or if hubby is in the wrong? i know there is a law on flexable hopurs for familys but not sure how it works also his company are a major company so should have contract but he does not know if he has one can anyone help please?

regularsaver1

I suppose they can say they gave notice, What did his initial contract say? as you say he is not sure if he has one. He really needs to find out. Does he have a union?

would he not see the children up until 3 ?

silkysmooth69

my son is 5 so he will be at school and by the time he finishes work he will be in bed whats a union? also he is not sure if he has a contract but he is going to find out tommorow

regularsaver1

a union represents workers interests?

silkysmooth69

im really not sure what that is
he did mention to them that he is not able to do them hours and that

regularsaver1

http://www.tuc.org.uk/tuc/rights_main.cfm

Look at this site

you can download details about Flexible working for parents called Know your rights

There are a load of Q&A's such as:

I've got a young family and would like to change my work patterns. What are my rights?

Do I qualify for the right to have my flexible working request considered?

What does 'flexible working' mean?

How should I go about making a request for flexible working?

What happens if my employer grants my request for flexible working?

How soon does my employer have to consider my flexible working request?

Can I have someone with me when I discuss flexible working with my employer?

Under what circumstances can my employer refuse my request for flexible working?

My request for flexible working is going nowhere. Can I complain?

My flexible working appeal has been turned down. Is there anything else I can do?

What happens to my pay and benefits if I change my hours to work flexibly?

What happens if my employer starts treating me badly or sacks me for asking for flexible working?

If my flexible working application is disputed, should I go through my employer's own grievance procedures?

Can my employer extend time limits for giving notice and attending meetings in a flexible working application?

What should I do if my chosen companion can't attend a flexible working meeting on the employer's suggested date?

When can my employer treat my flexible working application as withdrawn?

I’m currently caring for a relative/friend, do I have any rights to work flexibly?

silkysmooth69

im still not sure what that is i haver never heard of it when he explained to them that he can not do these hours they did nothing

silkysmooth69

are these mailny aimed at women who work not fathers?

silkysmooth69

also he has not requested to work flexable hours as he had flexable hours when he started there

regularsaver1

It says parents, not mothers. That would be a bit sexist

He needs to find out more

silkysmooth69

not sure how to find out more citizens advice fully booked we cant keep living with n o money