Question on employment law (FAO M4 Solicitor)
Fri Feb 08, 2013 8:10 pm
A mate of mine works in a shitty job, if they don't hit production targets by a Friday they are expected to work on until the targets are reached, for NO extra pay.
I'm not aware of the terms of his contract, but can the employer legally ask him to work extra hours for no financial gain or hours in lieu?
M4 solicitor, I'd love a response from you.
I'm not aware of the terms of his contract, but can the employer legally ask him to work extra hours for no financial gain or hours in lieu?
M4 solicitor, I'd love a response from you.
Re: Question on employment law (FAO M4 Solicitor)
Fri Feb 08, 2013 8:42 pm
Gavlar wrote:A mate of mine works in a shitty job, if they don't hit production targets by a Friday they are expected to work on until the targets are reached, for NO extra pay.
I'm not aware of the terms of his contract, but can the employer legally ask him to work extra hours for no financial gain or hours in lieu?
M4 solicitor, I'd love a response from you.
No he does not have to work on for zero at all, what is this some sweatbox in bagdad
Re: Question on employment law (FAO M4 Solicitor)
Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:46 pm
I'm not an employment law expert.
However I've got a good referral system in place with a specialist employment Firm. They normally give initial advice over the phone.
PM me or call for details if I can help
However I've got a good referral system in place with a specialist employment Firm. They normally give initial advice over the phone.
PM me or call for details if I can help
Re: Question on employment law (FAO M4 Solicitor)
Sat Feb 09, 2013 7:38 am
Gavlar wrote:A mate of mine works in a shitty job, if they don't hit production targets by a Friday they are expected to work on until the targets are reached, for NO extra pay.
I'm not aware of the terms of his contract, but can the employer legally ask him to work extra hours for no financial gain or hours in lieu?
M4 solicitor, I'd love a response from you.
they would have to pay him at least minimum wage for the extra hours done, thats law.
Re: Question on employment law (FAO M4 Solicitor)
Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:22 am
Gavlar wrote:A mate of mine works in a shitty job, if they don't hit production targets by a Friday they are expected to work on until the targets are reached, for NO extra pay.
I'm not aware of the terms of his contract, but can the employer legally ask him to work extra hours for no financial gain or hours in lieu?
M4 solicitor, I'd love a response from you.
welcome to a new britain.....unions smashed and people working for nothing......we have gone back a 100 years....so sad.
Re: Question on employment law (FAO M4 Solicitor)
Sat Feb 09, 2013 10:02 am
Depends if in contract, if piece work and if bonus earnt.
Also depends how long extra worked
Eg if they are paying him to work 40 hours per week, 8 hours a day. If he has a hour break each day he has only really worked 35hours so some naughty people would class he owed 5 hours. Best to speak with colleagues and then decide on a course of action but if it's a job anyone could do he would probably be better off looking elsewhere.
If it is an easy job the employer probably won't care what is said because they will eventually get rid of them and replace with someone else.
Also depends how long extra worked
Eg if they are paying him to work 40 hours per week, 8 hours a day. If he has a hour break each day he has only really worked 35hours so some naughty people would class he owed 5 hours. Best to speak with colleagues and then decide on a course of action but if it's a job anyone could do he would probably be better off looking elsewhere.
If it is an easy job the employer probably won't care what is said because they will eventually get rid of them and replace with someone else.