2006-08-22 15:18:44 · 9 answers · asked by Jude H 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
no obligation, but many companies do. At the end of the day when an employee signs a contract they know the hours and should take into consideration how they will travel, costs, etc
2006-08-22 15:21:45 · answer #1 · answered by Donna : 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, there is not a legal requirement, but you could argue that there is a moral obligation and many employers may well do so for that reason. I know here in the States I have come across several employers who list as part of their benefits package that they will always provide you with a way to get home if you are required to work overtime.
2006-08-22 16:06:07 · answer #2 · answered by yellabrick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question...
For my part I believe that in the catering trade, if you have a member of staff work unreasonable hours then you are obliged to either give them a lift home or pay for them to travel home safely if public transport is not available.
Now I must admit this is going back years, and also, even though years ago I believed I knew this to be true, many caterers did not adhere to this rule.
Therefore...come on all of you out there... help us out here!
I'd love to know some modern rules on this subject or even know if my old fashioned rules are still true or were even true to begin with!
2006-08-22 15:26:43 · answer #3 · answered by rose_ee_lee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
short answer no.
Long answer:
Antisocial hours should be paid to account for the need to travel outside of normal travel arrangements, effectively this means if you get above minimum wage you get more than enough to cover travel. It sucks but it is legal. You have a few choices in this situation: leave the job or get your own transport, I got myself a moped and that kind of worked but as I said it still sucks. One other option and the one I finally took got a qualification that allows me to claim travel. Fact remains is that many employers will try to screw you
2006-08-22 15:44:30 · answer #4 · answered by pete m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.
my g/f works in catering and does night shift until 2am, i have to drive to her workplace and pick her up as the company will not pay for her transport home. it takes me 25 min to get to her workplace (10miles away). if she took public transport, it will take her 2 1/2 hours to get home! (4 different night buses).
i think there should be some sort of law that obligates companies to pay for transport for people who work night shifts..
2006-08-22 15:43:01 · answer #5 · answered by Weapon X 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so, but a good employer should.
2006-08-22 15:43:27 · answer #6 · answered by shinjiikari6662000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there's no such rule here in the UK
2006-08-22 15:31:53 · answer #7 · answered by M14forever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
just over-time
2006-08-22 15:22:41 · answer #8 · answered by me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2006-08-22 15:24:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋