So is a later start on split shift voluntary or you have no choice?

Post by **postiewhite** » 01 May 2020, 12:55

Ive been off all week and ive heard our office is starting split shifts. My FT partner is likely to have normal hours and although I have not been told im on a late shift iam expecting my manager to either ask or tell me im on a later shift maybe til 5pm. Now there is no way I will volunteer for this shift pattern as I have a vulnerable family member that I need to run around for 2 or 3 afternoons a week and will seriously distrupt this. So I want a heads up before the question is asked of me when im back.

Post by **postiewhite** » 01 May 2020, 17:35

Looks like no one knew the answer to my question but thankfully its been answered in the 5pm CWU meeting.

Celtic warrior · Post by **Celtic warrior** » 01 May 2020, 17:42

postiewhite wrote:Looks like no one knew the answer to my question but thankfully its been answered in the 5pm CWU meeting.

Just been announced it is entirely voluntary my friend.

Post by **SpacePhoenix** » 01 May 2020, 18:05

Celtic warrior wrote:
postiewhite wrote:Looks like no one knew the answer to my question but thankfully its been answered in the 5pm CWU meeting.
Just been announced it is entirely voluntary my friend.

Won't RM just be able to force it to happen anyway due to social distancing?

1617mel · Post by **1617mel** » 01 May 2020, 19:07

yes mail coming for the next 2 saturdays then only packets for saturdays until further notice so the choice is taken away

Post by **stodgy88** » 01 May 2020, 19:16

says till 13th june ,so just 4 Saturdays taking into account the next two.

stripeypaw · Post by **stripeypaw** » 01 May 2020, 19:26

So if its voluntary why was I put on 12:25 starts
And the alternative is on any walk not covered in the office!

Post by **postiewhite** » 01 May 2020, 20:03

Ive took advice and you cannot be forced to work later shifts or past your time. If you were put on a mid morning or lunch time start and dont want that then you do not have to do it. This is now in writing. Voluntary means just that.

Post by **postiewhite** » 01 May 2020, 20:03

SpacePhoenix wrote:
Celtic warrior wrote:
postiewhite wrote:Looks like no one knew the answer to my question but thankfully its been answered in the 5pm CWU meeting.
Just been announced it is entirely voluntary my friend.
Won't RM just be able to force it to happen anyway due to social distancing?

No can do.

meercat · Post by **meercat** » 02 May 2020, 17:29

At the same time we need to observe social distancing so if your office can only do that by staggering shift start times then we need to make that sacrifice. It's a national medical emergency after all.