We have been asked to go on various courses throught the year at work, the only problem is it's after work 6-9pm, we're not getting paid for these hours and have been told we must attend. is this right?
2006-10-25 08:25:15 · 10 answers · asked by MISSY G 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I would say no, but you need to look at your contract of employment, but your first port of call should be to your union. I've heard of this before, and the employer was a large american owned supermarket chain? Bit of a low & nasty trick if valid, certanaly would be looking for another job if it were me.
2006-10-25 08:50:23 · answer #1 · answered by Avon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not getting paid in cash but you are benefiting by getting qualifications on completion of the course. These courses are not free and are paid for by your employer. so show some gratitude
2006-10-25 08:42:01 · answer #2 · answered by angelo26 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it's not right. If the courses are mandatory and will cost you your job if you don't attend then you need to be paid or compensated.
2006-10-25 08:28:20 · answer #3 · answered by Tab 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if you are not getting paid. They either need to pay you or offer you time off from regular business hours. I would leave or report them to the Dept. of Labor in your state.
2006-10-25 08:45:50 · answer #4 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your employment contract. If there's nothing specifying that you have to make yourself available for training as required then speak to your boss and suggest overtime or payment for unsocial hours.
Training should always take place within your contracted hours.
2006-10-25 08:36:23 · answer #5 · answered by idler22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No all companys try this on,tell them you are not doing it unless you are paid double time for out of hours work.
2006-10-25 08:34:46 · answer #6 · answered by MANC & PROUD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like this job and it has a future it may be worth it ,its just as much for your benifit as the company.complaining will not put you in anyones good books nor help your future job prospects,so if your not happy get out.
2006-10-25 08:56:01 · answer #7 · answered by wozza.lad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have to pay you at overtime rates and also cover any out of pocket expences that you may incurr.
2006-10-25 08:38:26 · answer #8 · answered by hakuna matata 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time to change jobs.
They have zero right to make the courses mandatory and not pay you. If it is mandatory, then they have to pay you.
2006-10-25 08:28:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a new job
2006-10-25 08:33:53 · answer #10 · answered by mad manc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋