Employers responsibility to supply toilet paper?

Question

My employer sends the collection bucket round when we're running out of loo paper, don't they have a legal responsibility under the offices and factories act to supply such a basic requirement?

Answer 1

In the UK it is a legal requirement for the employer to provide toilet paper in a dispenser or holder. also to provide soap and handrying systems (paper or air)

Answer 2

listen buddy your lucky you have a job with a toilet . in china there is a plank with holes in it with another hole in the ground under the plank for factory workers - with this kind of global competition today what kind of rights do you really have ? none - you probably want weekends off to see your family - sheesh!LOL

Answer 3

That's unbelievable, what can i say it's not right, PS do you work in an office , shop or factory, i would ask my union for advice or ACAS if in UK

Answer 4

I don't know but remember:
When you enter thiat marble hall use the paper not the wall.
If no paper can be found then wipe your a--- upon the ground

Answer 5

Yes, they do. By law they need to provide you with adequate toilet and hand washing facilities, as well as supply you with drinking water.

Answer 6

i would of thought so bit silly that u have to pay for toilet paper at work never heard of that before

Answer 7

That's rediculous! The have an obligation to care for their employees while on the premises.

Answer 8

i think it might come under the health and safety acts....

but i know lots of companies think thats a load of ol poo

Answer 9

ditto to it being their responsibility. What a bunch of tight-fisted w*****rs they are! Print off everyone's responses and stick it on their desk!

Answer 10

Name and shame them on here, that's ridiculous!