Things such as not wearing uniform, not being at work at certain times on certain days, and not completing tasks in a specific manner.
Fines range from £5.00 to £80.00. This doesn't seem right.
2006-10-10 22:08:14 · 29 answers · asked by monkyman 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Contact your nearest ACAS office as soon as possible, and get advice!
2006-10-10 22:10:36 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure about the legality but this sounds quite ridiculous. DON'T PAY!
If an employee is not doing his/her job correctly, there are disciplinary procedures that employers should follow.
I suggest you seek further advice. Perhaps start with Citizens Advice and ask if they can advise you who to approach. I would imagine some sort of employment lawyer. Or do you have a union that you can approach.
The more I think, the more I think a system of fines is most definitely NOT right.
2006-10-11 07:41:06 · answer #2 · answered by Sally J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will assume you work in the UK.
If you are late then your employer can deduct the time difference from your pay.
If you do not wear your uniform then he can send you home to put it on and deduct from your wages the absence time to do this.
He cannot impose "Fines" per se.
As far as performance of your job, you cannot be fined for this. He can discipline you by following the necessary procedures specified in law but that is it.
Seek legal advice and obtain as much evidence as possible.
I would love to work for this guy, I would end up owning his firm by the time I finished with him.
Good luck
2006-10-10 23:01:44 · answer #3 · answered by LYN W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't seem quite right especially the not completing tasks in certain mannner.
I can understand being late as he does pay you for your time so deducting money for being late is fair enough.
I would suggest going to the citizens advise bureau where they can advise you on such matters or is there someone else at work who can advise ?
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
2006-10-10 22:12:36 · answer #4 · answered by weizy_26 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This isnt legal (the fines I mean) the same as rewarding staff financially for wearing correct uniform etc wouldnt be legal. Its a form of bullying in the workplace and you need to either contact your union if you have one or ACAS if you havent.
2006-10-10 22:51:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can't do this. Charging money is not an acceptable way to deal with employee issues. He should be giving you verbal warnings, disciplinary hearings, written warnings etc. but he/she is not entitled to 'fine' you. Get in touch with an industrial tribunal solicitor or the citizens advice beaureu (they'll be able to put you in touch with a specialised solicitor).
2006-10-10 22:26:36 · answer #6 · answered by Luvfactory 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you aren't wearing your uniform or turning up on time then you can be sent home to put on your uniform or dismissed. It isn't legal for him to impose these fines but they are hardly ridiculous. Uniform and being in work on time are essential and i would personally fire you.
2006-10-10 22:14:25 · answer #7 · answered by MGN2006 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I should think it is illegal unless you have explicitly agreed beforehand to the system. What happens to the money, does the company give it to charity? As far as I know, in the UK only a court has the power to impose a fine
2006-10-10 22:13:51 · answer #8 · answered by migelito 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the above are valid reasons to be disciplined (sounds a bit of a tight *** tho) but fines are definetly not custom and practice ways to discipline staff. Its illegal, doesn't follow proper procedure and it could be argued that it is demeaning and therefore contravenes your human rights.
2006-10-10 22:12:43 · answer #9 · answered by Nobody200 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it certainly is not, not in uk under european employment law. even if it is in you contract of employment it is a direct contravention of eu employment policy and this is the overriding facter. you obviously do not have a union or this would not be happening. contact the department of work and pensions then act on any advice they give. if your employer then takes punitive action against you he is in further breach of legislation under harassment in the workplace.
sort this bloke out. there is no place for this kind of beaviour, you have rights!
2006-10-10 22:24:29 · answer #10 · answered by frankiethebear2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think he can fine you....
If you are provided with a uniform and you don't wear it he can give you a warning.
The same as if you are constantly late...You would receive a warning.
To give you a monetary fine I think is not right. Check your contract and speak to Citizen's advice pronto!
2006-10-10 22:18:39 · answer #11 · answered by audrey_o 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋