Not allowed to leave work during Lunch break?

Angel89_2

juliescot wrote: »

If they expect people to be working in a building on their own then there should be, written into their H&S policy, a lone working arrangement. Staff should be given a copy of it.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/workalone.htm

As you will see from the above document
There are no absolute restrictions on working alone; it will depend on the findings of a risk assessment.

There should have been a risk assessment carried out and its findings enacted upon. If the result of the RA was that member of staff could not be left on their own then anyone else with them would be deemed to be working and therefore paid.
Any person would still need a break after six hours so as not to be in breach of the working time regulations.

You cannot be forced to stay at your place of work, unpaid.

Make sure you go home and let the dog out.

He can try doing that, but the end result will probs just be that after a few days the boss tells him that ''they have to terminate his employment there as they no longer require his services'', give him however many days notice hes entitled to,
and will just have the guy replaced within hours by the 6million people who are unemployed and looking for work. :rolleyes:


So it wouldnt be a smart move to rock the boat and cause trouble with the hand that feeds you at this time.

jazzyman01

If they are paying you, then it is fair that they can ask you to stay. However, if they are not paying you, then it is your time to do as you wish.

They did not make arrangements to let you access the premises and you were there and willing to work, therefore they must pay you. Raise a grievance about both issues, ensure you keep a copy.

In regard to joining a union - its a personal choice and you should not expect miracles.

juliescot

Angel89 wrote: »

He can try doing that, but the end result will probs just be that after a few days the boss tells him that ''they have to terminate his employment there as they no longer require his services'', give him however many days notice hes entitled to, Based on what - some idle speculation on your part?
and will just have the guy replaced within hours by the 6million people who are unemployed and looking for work. Indeed and all 6 million have the same qualification as the OP :rolleyes:


So it wouldnt be a smart move to rock the boat and cause trouble with the hand that feeds you at this time.

Feel free to read my further thoughts on this process.