CUTTING HOURS OF WORK

Just to be honest really

Have a look at your works flexible working policy...that will give you guidance on how to go about requesting a reduction in hours

I can’t follow this.

Just speak to your manager I’m sure they’ll want to keep a valued member of staff.

Get a benefits check - AgeUk are really good.

Do you get Carer's Allowance?

Be wary of cutting hours to "help" your daughter. She and her partner are a team and may not want or need this.

Especially as you are caring for your partner who you say is getting increasingly more in need of help... He is your family commitment at the moment.

NotSpaghetti

Be wary of cutting hours to "help" your daughter. She and her partner are a team and may not want or need this.

Especially as you are caring for your partner who you say is getting increasingly more in need of help... He is your family commitment at the moment.

Partner is actually the very main reason I'm thinking of cutting.. I'd like to be around for Daughter but only if she wants or needs it but regarding my own partner there is coming a time where cutting of hours may well be the best way forward... when that comes I shall also look into carers allowance.

Apologies Donenow1

I read into your post that your daughter was the primary reason and that your husband's situation added to it.

Am seriously thinking of cutting hours to help Daughter ( she does have a lovely partner as well) and as well as that, the Care needs of my own partner are increasing.

Have you discussed this with your daughter? Your partner?
If your partner needs care which is increasing I would hold back on deciding until much closer to the time of the birth.
Dont take on too much at the outset as redundant cling it Kater is hard to do as once it has started it’s expected.
Carers allowance is only for those under retirement age and isn’t very much.
Congratulations on the new baby. 👶

Reducing it later …..

Sorry OP I didn’t spot your latest response.

Why would your daughter and her partner need help? If you are going to commit to them then what would happen when your partner needs more help from you.

I had a chat with my boss last year when I wanted to reduce my hours. The company were very good and my boss told me she’d rather have me some of the time rather than none. Which was lovely to hear. I eventually did retire early about 6 months later as my heart just wasn’t it.

Have a discussion with your boss . Several years ago I cut my days from 4 to 3 because my mum was needing care. My boss was fine with it and I gave 2 months notice . I’m assuming your boss knows you’re a carer for your DH .
Age uk are very good concerning benefits and what’s available in your area .

I cut my hours to look after my grandchild one day a week when my DiL went back to work after her maternity leave ended as to be fair the parents wanted to be with the grandchild as much as possible before they were back at work so my services weren’t needed as much beforehand. I simply asked my manager in advance and he okayed it - I’d get this in writing though as when it came to the time to do it he then said he’d never agreed to it and it was a fight to do it but I won in the end

As far as Carers Allowance goes, you are allowed to work but must not earn more than £196 a week after tax, national insurance contributions and half of any pension contributions you make. You cannot claim this though if you are on the state pension or any other benefits. You must also be a carer for at least 35 hours a week.

Carers Allowance is only for those who are not receiving state pension , providing you are not earning more than £196 per week after deductions. However, the person you are caring for needs to be receiving one of the disability related benefits themselves (PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance etc) and you need to be caring for them for more than 35 hours a week. All the information you need is on the gov.uk website.

As someone already said, before you do anything go to Citizens Advice and get a benefit check. Depending on age you may be able to get carers allowance or your partner attendance allowance. Also they will check to see what the optium hours you can work before benefits reduce. You will need to know all your financial information such as council tax, savings, rent or mortgage payments etc for an accurate calculation. Then you can decide whether to ask your employer for reduced hours and what they would be best for you.

If Carers Allowance isn't an option your DH could possibly claim Attendance Allowance if he is in receipt of the State pension.

You work, carefora partner whose needs are increasing and you are considering helping out your DD when baby arrives. Even though you do reduce employment hours,with the potential increase in needs of your partner where do the "spare" hours come from to help DD?

Your partner comes first no matter if you cut your hours. Your daughter is very selfish IF she expects you to look after them as we as your poorly partner. Why would you put a perfectly health woman and partner before your partner, I just don't understand you at all.

Yes, you have our permission to discuss possibilities with your employer! Beyond that, our opinions are not particularly useful.

I’ve done this. My DD had my first grandchild 4 months ago. I’m reducing week to 4 days and next January when DD goes back to work GC will be with me for the day. DD loves this plan. Her MIL has always been a SAHM and will also have GC 1 day pw.

It might also be really useful for you to speak to ACAS, they have a helpline.