my friend started a job a few weeks ago in a shop, she's on a two month trial period, has not completed this period yet. Her boss told her today that she wouldnt have any work for a few weeks because he's bringing another girl in on trial.
we'r in ireland by the way,
what entitlements has she? what can she do... can she do anything?? what is his game?
any advice?
2007-03-06 08:29:36 · 6 answers · asked by josephine 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
He sounds like he has a noodle for a backbone. Frankly, if he were that impressed with your friend he wouldn't be doing this.
If I were your friend, I would approach him and let him know that this is not fair. Get a reaction. Worse case, they will fire your friend on the spot. Best case, the boss will realize this is not a fair thing to do and your friend will not be pushed around.
Your friend must learn to stand her ground with respect or lose her own dignity.
This could be a case of the boss having a personal connection with the new girl. Politics at work...I hate them.
In America we have the "Better Business Bureau" that we can report such infractions to. This gives the business a "black" mark on its' record. This carries some weight with businesses here and threatehing to involve them helps sometimes. I don;t know what you have in Ireland equivalent..
Good luck to you friend.
2007-03-06 08:44:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she's going to fail her probabtionary period. Why bring in someone else if there's not enough work for two? Thsi happened to a girlfriend of mine once. She walked out the door immediately.
When on a probationary period, the employer does not have to give any reason for dismissing the employee. Once the probationary period has ended and the employee passes it, the pendulum then swings the other way and the emploer is on the hook to justify any dismissal. The employee has zero recourse if let go during the probationary period. The only exception is if the employee can prove the dismissal was due to discrimination. Your friend's case does not sound like discrimination.
Best for your friend to start searching for another job.
-- Liam
2007-03-06 17:02:39 · answer #2 · answered by almcneilcan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately I don't think there is anything she can do, she's on a trial. But what I would do is don't go back. Leave him in the lurch. He's sounds like a bit of a nasty boss, and I wouldn't like to work for him, he doesn't sound like he can be trusted. Good luck. :)
2007-03-06 16:42:09 · answer #3 · answered by chutney 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Eire version of the citizens advice bureau,
2007-03-06 16:52:02 · answer #4 · answered by John S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think that she has any as she hasn't been there long enough but she could and speak to the citizens advice bureau and see if they can help.
2007-03-07 06:32:27 · answer #5 · answered by I~Love~Baileys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think she has any employment rights in this situation. And if s/he did could they afford a solicitor? Sorry to be pessimistic but us little people don't really have any rights
2007-03-06 16:41:06 · answer #6 · answered by LauraLatte 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋