Advice on changes in Employment

[Upwind]

Having been a military type for most of my working career, I am unused to the workings of a civilian company and need some advice.

 

The company I work for are looking to reduce costs and have suggested that the lady I work with reduces her hours by half. She is of an age whereby she is unlikely/unable to contest this. As I usually act as cover for her in her absence, I have a feeling that as a result of her reducing her hours, I will be ‘expected’ to take up the slack and do much of the work that she currently undertakes. Her job is reasonably busy – as is mine; and I would not particularly relish having to take on her additional hours

 

My questions are:

 

When/if confronted with this situation, where do I stand. For instance;

 

Should I not wish to take on her additional work, what are my rights?

Am I entitled to ask for a review of my employment (and possibly an increase in pay) if I am required to absorb the slack?

 

I have a Job Description and Terms of Reference, both of which state that I deputise for this lady during periods of absence, however; in my understanding this relates to periods of leave/sickness etc.

 

Any advice greatly appreciated.

[BadgerBadger]

Have a word with Citizens Advice for starters, some solicitors may give you 10 mins advice for free or one of the unions may be an option. There's enough out there for you not to feel exposed. Good luck!

[revolution saint]

Having been a military type for most of my working career, I am unused to the workings of a civilian company and need some advice.

 

The company I work for are looking to reduce costs and have suggested that the lady I work with reduces her hours by half. She is of an age whereby she is unlikely/unable to contest this. As I usually act as cover for her in her absence, I have a feeling that as a result of her reducing her hours, I will be ‘expected’ to take up the slack and do much of the work that she currently undertakes. Her job is reasonably busy – as is mine; and I would not particularly relish having to take on her additional hours

 

My questions are:

 

When/if confronted with this situation, where do I stand. For instance;

 

Should I not wish to take on her additional work, what are my rights?

Am I entitled to ask for a review of my employment (and possibly an increase in pay) if I am required to absorb the slack?

 

I have a Job Description and Terms of Reference, both of which state that I deputise for this lady during periods of absence, however; in my understanding this relates to periods of leave/sickness etc.

 

Any advice greatly appreciated.

 

I'm in the same situation - the girl I worked with took Voluntary Severance in March, and isn't being replaced. The majority of her work has been passed onto me and I was busy enough as it was. When I asked what the plans were to cope with her absence I was told "We need to find ways of working smarter" - obviously this answer was delivered by a senior manager with no comprehension of the job I do (or desire to learn about it), or it's workload. It's a tricky situation as I like the job I do but it's a situation that hasn't been handled well.

[Viking Warrior]

upwind send me a message of all the facts and I will advise you on your rights etc

 

 

This is not a wind up but I can give you some professional advice