Ok, I work on cruise ships, doing 6 month contracts at a time. I was due to go back to the same ship that my partner is on next week, but my employers have told me they won't send me there, despite previously confirming I could go back there by way of email. I have already had 5 weeks off but this news only became apparent when I rang them.
They have accomodated other couples in the past, there were 4 couples from my last stint, they have told me that one of the reasons is there are too many couples on that particular ship.
They also said there are too many returning staff and thats another reason they don't want to place me there.
I feel this is a little unfair as so many people have had allowances made and is very inconsistant. I have an appointment with a solicitor Monday but before then I have to tell my girlfriend we probably won't see each other again unless she transfers to me (at her own cost, from caribbean to shitty europe)
Do I have a case? Views?
They have accomodated other couples in the past, there were 4 couples from my last stint, they have told me that one of the reasons is there are too many couples on that particular ship.
They also said there are too many returning staff and thats another reason they don't want to place me there.
I feel this is a little unfair as so many people have had allowances made and is very inconsistant. I have an appointment with a solicitor Monday but before then I have to tell my girlfriend we probably won't see each other again unless she transfers to me (at her own cost, from caribbean to shitty europe)
Do I have a case? Views?