Quitting work?

[TiredNurse27]

Just a quick Q. I currently work 40hrs a week. If I couldn't cope with that after the baby's born and they won't reduce my hours, would I be able to quit and go straight onto income support or would I have to go on jobseekers or wait 6 months etc?

 

[TiredNurse27]

It's just hypothetical cos I like my job most of the time.

 

[jessrabbit]

have you put in a flexible working request? They need to consider it and then let you know why it is not possible in terms of business needs.

https://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Moneyandworkentitlements/WorkAndFamilies/DG_065153

This link is really useful in telling you your rights.

xx

 

[TiredNurse27]

I haven't put in the request yet I'm going to wait until after my 20 week scan when everything looks ok.

 

[jessrabbit]

you dont need to put it in until you are on maternity, I wont be as the nature of my work changes all the time, good luck and let us know how you get on xxx