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Exemption Process

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A2B
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Re: Exemption Process

Post by A2B »

There's also a large group of people who start after the children have gone to school doing delivery only, earlier starts won't work for them
moonjaguar
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Re: Exemption Process

Post by moonjaguar »

I've been off for a few weeks and have not heard anything about my exemption. How are you informed about it, by post, the app or in person? I don't want to contact my manager as she'll harass me.
The Goats Toe
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Re: Exemption Process

Post by The Goats Toe »

Its by letter, they were issued in/around Easter time. I think its 5 days to lodge an appeal from date on letter. No idea when or who listens to appeal
Barnacle
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Re: Exemption Process

Post by Barnacle »

The Goats Toe wrote:
29 Mar 2024, 13:22
With the new start times coming in shortly, Was anyone actually successful with the exemption process?
Has anyone had any success?
’You can't just ask customers what they want and then try to give that to them. By the time you get it built, they'll want something new.’
Philbag70
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Re: Exemption Process

Post by Philbag70 »

Refusal for me. Its my understanding that my appeal will be heard by an 'appeals team/manager' at some point in the next 2 weeks, although it could be longer depending on circumstances.
Very grey area and deliberately ambiguous....
LouBarlow
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Re: Exemption Process

Post by LouBarlow »

Barnacle wrote:
11 Apr 2024, 17:18
The Goats Toe wrote:
29 Mar 2024, 13:22
With the new start times coming in shortly, Was anyone actually successful with the exemption process?
Has anyone had any success?
Not me personally but my van share partner and others. I outlined this a few pages back if you want reasons as to why it was possible.
Acca Dacca
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Re: Exemption Process

Post by Acca Dacca »

LouBarlow wrote:
11 Apr 2024, 18:24
Barnacle wrote:
11 Apr 2024, 17:18
The Goats Toe wrote:
29 Mar 2024, 13:22
With the new start times coming in shortly, Was anyone actually successful with the exemption process?
Has anyone had any success?
Not me personally but my van share partner and others. I outlined this a few pages back if you want reasons as to why it was possible.
Only a 15 minute later change though in your office - still a success but can see why
If you tolerate this, then your paid break will be next
LouBarlow
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Re: Exemption Process

Post by LouBarlow »

Acca Dacca wrote:
12 Apr 2024, 16:41
LouBarlow wrote:
11 Apr 2024, 18:24
Barnacle wrote:
11 Apr 2024, 17:18
The Goats Toe wrote:
29 Mar 2024, 13:22
With the new start times coming in shortly, Was anyone actually successful with the exemption process?
Has anyone had any success?
Not me personally but my van share partner and others. I outlined this a few pages back if you want reasons as to why it was possible.
Only a 15 minute later change though in your office - still a success but can see why
I think it is also due to our finishing quite late anyway. We have had a finish time of nearly 3pm on our longest days for a while, so that might be why we aren’t noticing as big a change.
TopperGas
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Re: Exemption Process

Post by TopperGas »

LouBarlow wrote:
12 Apr 2024, 19:58
Acca Dacca wrote:
12 Apr 2024, 16:41
LouBarlow wrote:
11 Apr 2024, 18:24
Barnacle wrote:
11 Apr 2024, 17:18
The Goats Toe wrote:
29 Mar 2024, 13:22
With the new start times coming in shortly, Was anyone actually successful with the exemption process?
Has anyone had any success?
Not me personally but my van share partner and others. I outlined this a few pages back if you want reasons as to why it was possible.
Only a 15 minute later change though in your office - still a success but can see why
I think it is also due to our finishing quite late anyway. We have had a finish time of nearly 3pm on our longest days for a while, so that might be why we aren’t noticing as big a change.
Our office presently finishes at 3pm from next month it'll be nearly 4pm!
The Goats Toe
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Re: Exemption Process

Post by The Goats Toe »

After going down an appeal route it has been turned down now too, despite lino saying I should be fine. Now what options have i left to me? Seriously ill partner and disabled child at home. All genuine help/advice gratefully recieved. TIA
grimshaw
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Re: Exemption Process

Post by grimshaw »

Absolutely disgraceful
TopperGas
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Re: Exemption Process

Post by TopperGas »

The Goats Toe wrote:
19 Apr 2024, 20:29
After going down an appeal route it has been turned down now too, despite lino saying I should be fine. Now what options have i left to me? Seriously ill partner and disabled child at home. All genuine help/advice gratefully recieved. TIA
What difference does starting later/finishing later make as you'll still be out of the house for, roughly, the same amount of time? If child care becomes a major issue after a certain time of the day, I can see that being a reasonable explanation and something to take CWU &/or legal advise upon if it means you have to leave RM.
CarryingMGMT
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Re: Exemption Process

Post by CarryingMGMT »

TopperGas wrote:
19 Apr 2024, 22:09
The Goats Toe wrote:
19 Apr 2024, 20:29
After going down an appeal route it has been turned down now too, despite lino saying I should be fine. Now what options have i left to me? Seriously ill partner and disabled child at home. All genuine help/advice gratefully recieved. TIA
What difference does starting later/finishing later make as you'll still be out of the house for, roughly, the same amount of time? If child care becomes a major issue after a certain time of the day, I can see that being a reasonable explanation and something to take CWU &/or legal advise upon if it means you have to leave RM.
It's discretionary distructive dismissal. I.E. Get rid of the people unwilling to fully bow to the new rules, whether that is by hook or by crook.

'New' Royal Mail. Do they print that on the uniform yet?
Philbag70
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Re: Exemption Process

Post by Philbag70 »

The Goats Toe wrote:
19 Apr 2024, 20:29
After going down an appeal route it has been turned down now too, despite lino saying I should be fine. Now what options have i left to me? Seriously ill partner and disabled child at home. All genuine help/advice gratefully recieved. TIA
Are you a carer for your disabled child? If so, the Equality Act 2010 might cover your situation? I recommend checking Gov.uk and also Carers UK for information.
The Goats Toe
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Re: Exemption Process

Post by The Goats Toe »

Philbag70 wrote:
20 Apr 2024, 16:37
The Goats Toe wrote:
19 Apr 2024, 20:29
After going down an appeal route it has been turned down now too, despite lino saying I should be fine. Now what options have i left to me? Seriously ill partner and disabled child at home. All genuine help/advice gratefully recieved. TIA
Are you a carer for your disabled child? If so, the Equality Act 2010 might cover your situation? I recommend checking Gov.uk and also Carers UK for information.
Yes I''m carer for child, plus medication has to be given at certain times of the day and school have stated they will only give it once which means I need to administer it the second time. This is a prearrangement with school and has been in place for a few years now.