{"product_id":"vragen-21590-hallo-ik-ben-inmiddels-18-jaar-in-dienst-bij-mij-werkgever-binnenkort-loopt-mijn-ouderschapsverlof-a","title":"Your rights when working part-time after parental leave","description":"\u003ch4\u003e Questioner\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n Hello, I've been working for my employer for 18 years now. My parental leave ends soon. I've submitted a written proposal in which I indicated that I want to work 30 hours instead of 38 hours to care for my child.\n In a conversation he said that this is not possible within the company.\n My question is, does my employer have to go along with this?\n What are my rights in this matter and what should I do?\n\n\u003ch4\u003e Lawyer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n In principle, your employer may not refuse a request to work fewer hours (part-time). Only if compelling business interests warrant may an employer reject the request.\n\n\u003ch4\u003e Questioner\u003c\/h4\u003e \nI have had my parental leave but it is expiring.\n\n So after parental leave I want to work less!\n\n\u003ch4\u003e Lawyer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n I initially misread your question. My apologies. If your employer continues to refuse, you can try to get your way through the subdistrict court.\n\n\u003ch4\u003e Lawyer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n Pursuant to Article 2, paragraph 5, in conjunction with paragraph 9, of the WAA, an employer must grant an employee's request for an adjustment of working hours unless compelling business or service interests oppose this. Therefore, it is up to the employer to demonstrate that compelling business or service interests prevent the granting of your request.\n Often, a letter from a lawyer will help get the employer to reconsider, eliminating the need for legal proceedings. However, if necessary, I can initiate summary proceedings on your behalf.\n\n","brand":"Rechtswinkel.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55117409386845,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.rechtswinkel.nl\/en\/products\/vragen-21590-hallo-ik-ben-inmiddels-18-jaar-in-dienst-bij-mij-werkgever-binnenkort-loopt-mijn-ouderschapsverlof-a","provider":"Rechtswinkel.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}