On light duties, do I have to work late Saturdays and Xmas eve?

Post by **postiewhite** » 19 Dec 2019, 09:50

I recently moved to a new office and this week ive been injured with Tibial Stress syndrome which is like Shin splints so no walking duty for me for at least 2 weeks. Ive been asked to do packets on a split shift system, 3 hrs on a morning and 3 hrs on an afternoon which im fine with but I dont want to be working til 6pm this saturday or worse so on xmas eve on LAT,'s. Do I have a choice in the matter or can I refuse to work late these two days? I have plans in place on both evenings especially xmas eve when I would like to finish on my usual time?

Postie45 · Post by **Postie45** » 19 Dec 2019, 13:56

i guess you can always request not to work those shifts, but in the end the DOM can put you on this shift if its required.

picture123 · Post by **picture123** » 19 Dec 2019, 19:38

As far as I know the business is accommodating you by providing light duties, therefore it's reasonable they get you to work hours that suit them. I doubt they'd have late packet duties on Saturday or Xmas eve. Speak to your manager though

compostcorner · Post by **compostcorner** » 26 Dec 2019, 23:23

i was on light duties last christmas due to an injury, i found it so boring and tedious, even when all the jobs i had to do were done i had to hang around and do nothing, the delivery postman had all finished and gone home but i was still there twiddling my thumbs, the boss explained that if the callers office got busy i would have to help out in there, and there was also the possibility of a lorry of mail turning up which i could make a start on the sorting off. so yes, you have to stay right up to your finishing time and no knocking off early.