Our company has moved over christmas. The place they have moved to is awkward to get to and involves a bus ride and a good 30min walk. When talks were in place the company said they will put a minibus on for anyone who needs it, which they have but I am not allowed on it because I can get my husbands car 1 week in three. I have asked what i am supposed to do for the other two weeks and have been told I will have to get the bus. It used to take me 10 mins to get to work before and as I have a little girl to sort out in the morning I am going to have real difficulty. I am going to have to pay for childcare now as well as travelling expenses. I feel as if I am being forced to look for another job. Has anyone got any advice?Company being unfair, need advice urgently?
It's just one of those things. Companies do relocate from time to time. They don't have to lay on transport for you either.
I suggest you look for another job that suits you more, quietly, and without a fuss. Then when you leave be pleasant and smiley and pat yourself on the back (because usually you get a pay rise when you move).
What you should definitely NOT do is be negative, argumentative and stroppy. It's a small world and the message will get around to other employers. Besides, that would also make you unhappy.
I should add that I know that 30 mins walk and a bus ride sounds a lot to you, because you are used to less. But many people travel far longer to work. My own journey is two hours each way. But then I do not have a small child to organise - so I see your point. Anyway, be happy and positive and good things will come back to you.Company being unfair, need advice urgently?
The company are essentially requiring you to work in another location without giving you any assistance with either the travel itself or the increase in travel costs. Did they hold a consultation period for all the affected staff? If so this should have been discussed during that process. If not they are likely to be operating outside the law.
It doesn't sound like the new place is going to be convenient for you anyway, regardless of whether you are allowed to use the minibus so moving on may be the best thing. But don't let them get away with treating you like this.
I would ask to speak to head of Human Resources/ Personnel or whatever you have there and explain in simple terms that since they are making no effort to help you with the travel problems they have inflicted upon you, you are seeking employment elsewhere and that you are considering taking the company to a tribunal on grounds of constructive dismissal.
They may suddenly find they're able to help you after all; even if they don't they will know that they are operating outside the law and may offer you some compensatory payment whether you choose to stay or not.
if you want advice with the legal side of things you can contact Citizens Advice. You haven't mentioned unions so I'm guessing you don't belong to one? Failing that you can find a lot of advice on-line - www.hrzone.co.uk for example.
Good luck and don't let the bxxxxxxx grind you down!
Is there any way that maybe you could ride into work with someone from your job?
Would you be able to change your shift?
I would think that those are the only two options that you might have....
I would go to Human Resources, if your company is big enough to have one, and explain your predicament. If you can't get anywhere with them, you can call the labor board and see what they say - I have no idea what state you're in or what the law is.
As the move sounds like this job is more inconvenient for you, you should probably start looking for something better situated as well.
Get a push bike or your own car you
Unfortunately in this life sometimes things get tough.
You can either whinge and moan and complain life's not fair like a 5 year old spoilt brat or you can grow up accept the change and get on with your life or infact find another job.
My mum used to push 2 kids in a pushchair 3 miles up a hill in the 1960's to drop them off for childcare and then walk a further mile to work.
She didn't start all this 'is it illegal nonsense, it's not fair', she just did it.
Nowadays you've all become so mollycoddled it's unbelievable. It makes me sick.
What do you want your company to do, go bankrupt for the sake of you not wanting to travel a bit extra?
Whenever anyone takes a job there is ALWAYS a chance things will change or circumstances will alter.
You don't have an automatic right to have a job. Thank yourself lucky you're not unemployed.
You have given some detail....It sounds like you might have a case for sex discrimination relating to your childcare needs, especially if the rather odd sounding minibus business affects your childcare arrangements.
Assuming you are not in a union, I suggest you contact ACAS.
Well, I you should always be looking for other jobs, just in case the one you have fail. If I were you, I would look for a new job, and if they hire you, and ask when you can start, say you have to give your 2 weeks notice at your current job. Then complain about this and if nothing happens, quit. However dont be an *** about it, you might need them for reference later. Just say you can no longer afford to feed your family, they will either budge or let you go. If they budge, tell the other job nevermind. And if they dont, go work at the other job immediately. Make sure you look at things like job security etc. But its always a good policy to continuously keep looking for jobs, just in case.
