My employer took £280 off my wages for training cost. Although I have to sign a contract saying that I agree to a cost when I leave their employment. Can I take them to employment ribunal for keeping my wages.
2007-03-13 21:04:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I think that it would be reasonable to ask them to issue a receipt for the £280 for your peace of mind, just to avoid any problems in the very distant future when you leave their employment, as all sorts of things could happen between now and then, including takeovers. Certainly if this training has any connection with statutory requirements, it is prohibited for employees to have to pay for it. The Health and Safety Regulations, for instance, state that no employer shall levy or permit to be levied on any employee of his any charge in respect of anything done or provided in pursuance of any specific requirement of the relevant statutory provisions.
I have never had an employer who was mean enough to ask me to pay for my own in-post training. You'd think that they would at least have a clause to the effect that the cost will be returned to you if you stay for a certain period of time -- say two years.
2007-03-14 02:07:03 · answer #1 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the wording of the contract. Many large employers require you to pay for training or some other cost which is taken out of your first paycheck. Even if you're fire after two weeks, the cost is still removed from your check. You need to go over the exact wording of the contract to figure out what type of case you have. I wouldn't recommend gettings a lawyer because their fees will probably be over $280.
2007-03-13 21:14:13 · answer #2 · answered by Wildernessguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did they tell you in advance of going on the training that you would be charged? They should have given you the chance to refuse to go on the training.
I know some employers will charge if you leave soon after being trained. They are afterall doing the training for their benefit, it is just a side affect that it is to your benefit.
2007-03-13 21:25:39 · answer #3 · answered by Mark J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are not allowed to deduct anything from your wages without your authority signed. It is an unlawful deduction from wages and you must write to your employer and request it paid back within so many days failing which you will be entitled to take to a tribunial.
2007-03-14 03:00:12 · answer #4 · answered by stormydays 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless your contract specifically says that you have to reimburse them for training, then this deduction is unlawful and you can take them to an ET.
However, before you go jumping in, it would be worth checking with your manager as to why the deduction has been made - it could be a genuine error.
2007-03-13 21:46:03 · answer #5 · answered by fengirl2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a lawyer go over the contract. If that is what you signed, then you are probably stuck with it.
2007-03-13 21:10:10 · answer #6 · answered by lilly j 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even if it is legal who wants to work for someone who charges to train you for work that will profit them.Turn it around say now that I am qualified my hourly rate has gone up!
2007-03-13 21:15:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general, if you signed the document, you can't do much about it now.
2007-03-13 21:15:22 · answer #8 · answered by farcity79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends all on where you live. Country provience etc.
2007-03-13 21:09:38 · answer #9 · answered by Orlando Ruggiero 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-13 21:14:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋