Add Comment Question: My employer has just given me notice that they are changing the terms of my hours of employment knowing I cannot work those hours because I am a recently separated single mother and do not have the child care means (or funds) to get my kids into appropriate care. They are stating they need someone here consistently 5 days a week, I am currently working 4 as per a contract signed upon my return from maternity leave in 2015. They were the ones who had originally told me they wanted to reduce hours so I came up with a compromise of Friday's as it's the only day I couldn't acquire care for my children and it's very difficult to find a daycare facility willing to accept a child on a one day a week basis as it effects their ratios. Most have a 2 day minimum and I will not qualify for subsidy on that part time a basis which means I will now be out of pocket for these expenses. Answer: An employer cannot unilaterally change your work hours, especially if the reason you cannot agree is because of child care issues. Please contact us at the number below for a consultation with a lawyer to discuss your situation. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.