I have just finished my job after working 2 weeks notice but as we left on bad terms my old employer (Arla Foods PLC) will not release my fork lift lisences or any certificates for courses that i attended (e.g. manual handling, fire safety, public speaking) whitch i took while with this employer. is there any way of getting them? the only other option i have is to pay for a re-test (about £260) for my flt license and then pay for the other courses.
2006-10-12 10:48:52 · 9 answers · asked by spens dad! 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Contact Miss Neale at Rees Page Solicitors, (01902 577777, www.reespage.co.uk). You can get your info easily and she will tell you how, she's amazing!
2006-10-12 12:35:41 · answer #1 · answered by alfie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you say 260 "pounds?" You must live in the U.K., so I'd have no idea what their labor laws are like there. In the U.S., I'm sure you could inspect your personnel file, and I don't think they could take your forklift license away from you unless your were randomly tested or had an accident and tested positive for alcohol or drugs while operating their equipment.
Although they could give you an unfavorable reference, I don't think they could take away any of the training certificates you earned while on the job. You may want to contact an attorney who specializes in labor law.
Good luck my friend, and I'm praying that you'll find something in your field and soon. Hang in there. Is there anyway you could patch things up with this employer?
2006-10-12 11:05:57 · answer #2 · answered by soulguy85 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I believe you have the right under the data protection act to have access to information about you. The licences are yours so you should be able to get them back even if the company is awkward about it. Companies do generally play tough if they aren't too happy with employees. Do you have anything of theirs. If so, they may be holding this stuff back till you give back everything. I would go to the citizens advice bureau as they will know and also have the clout to do something about it.
Hope this is helpful
2006-10-12 11:02:51 · answer #3 · answered by jamesmt1978 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you listed the cost of a retest in British pounds, I assume you live in England. I have no knowledge of English employment laws. I suggest you contact a barrister for some advice. In the good old U.S.A., we just sue the sh*it out of an employer who tries to withhold employment records. We have "Freedom of Information" laws in this country!
2006-10-12 10:55:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should check this out with ACAS.
Also, you may be able to get access to your employment records under the Data Protection Act, or the Freedom of Information Act.
http://www.acas.org.uk/
2006-10-12 10:54:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It relies upon on what state you're in. In maximum states you could request a replica of your workers document. (workers records assessment Act) you will want to request it in writing and state which you what the great document mailed to you. frequently they have 7 days to respond and deliver you your suggestion. some states value a replica value and could no longer launch until you pay or some states in basic terms deliver it. verify you deliver it return mail because of the fact they are in a position to declare they in no way have been given it. you additionally can request by e mail on your HR place of work. you're entitled you spot your document. they are barriers nonetheless go surfing to the DOL internet site and seek very own document assessment act to work out what your state demands.
2016-12-26 17:44:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cant you contact the place where you took the tests? Or was that at work too?
2006-10-12 10:50:58 · answer #7 · answered by chrismyarse 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can, if you want to spend the next 5-7 years of your life behind bars.
2006-10-12 10:50:38 · answer #8 · answered by axelf57 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would not pay them **** ! You can get a job based on your skills, rather than licenses.
2006-10-12 10:51:35 · answer #9 · answered by The Advocate 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋