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4 day week

Ballingarry · 2022-02-22 13:55:03

Hi Just looking for some advice. My wife works in HSE and about 6 months ago applied for a 4 day week. She has been told her case is being examined but due to pressure of work they are unable to accommodate her at present. Is she entitled to a 4 day week or what options does she have. She is within 2 years of retirement.

22-02-2022 02:55PM

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Ballingarry

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Hi Just looking for some advice. My wife works in HSE and about 6 months ago applied for a 4 day week. She has been told her case is being examined but due to pressure of work they are unable to accommodate her at present. Is she entitled to a 4 day week or what options does she have. She is within 2 years of retirement.

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#2 22-02-2022 05:25PM

Mrs OBumble

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In general labour law, she's not *entitled* to reduced hours, but it is good practice for an employer to facilitate.
Some background: http://www.workplacerelations.ie/en/what_you_should_know/codes_practice/cop7/
If she had a disability she may have more rights to a reasonable accommodation.
But before all else, see if the union can suggest way to make the request so it is accepted.

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