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Sackable offence?

skibadee
skibadee Posts: 1,304 Forumite
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I have worked at my current job for 15 yeard, aptly the owner has now decided that socializing out of work with work mates, being friendly towards one another at work ....is a sackable offence,,,we haven;t got contracts...this has never been mentioned before....is it right?
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  • MrsE_2
    MrsE_2 Posts: 24,162 Forumite
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    I think you will need to give people more info so they can advise you.
  • Oldernotwiser
    Oldernotwiser Posts: 37,425 Forumite
    You may not have a written contract but you nonetheless do have a contract.
  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    I really dont think a employer has any right whatsoever to tell you what you can and cant do outside your employed times.

    None at all!
    :beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
    Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
    This Ive come to know...
    So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:
  • borders_dude
    borders_dude Posts: 1,974 Forumite
    lynzpower wrote: »
    I really dont think a employer has any right whatsoever to tell you what you can and cant do outside your employed times.

    None at all!

    Im not sure thats true.
    When dealing with the CSA its important to note that it is commonly accepted as unfit for purpose, and by default this also means the staff are unfit for purpose.
  • borders_dude
    borders_dude Posts: 1,974 Forumite
    skibadee wrote: »
    I have worked at my current job for 15 yeard, aptly the owner has now decided that socializing out of work with work mates, being friendly towards one another at work ....is a sackable offence,,,we haven;t got contracts...this has never been mentioned before....is it right?

    I think this demonstrates that it really is a good idea to have a written contract of employment and to be fully aware of hr policies that suppliment it. Makes these things far more easy to deal with!
    When dealing with the CSA its important to note that it is commonly accepted as unfit for purpose, and by default this also means the staff are unfit for purpose.
  • Barneysmom
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    No, he can't tell you who to socialise with outside work.
    He hires you for your 40 hours and nothing more.
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  • skibadee
    skibadee Posts: 1,304 Forumite
    MrsE wrote: »
    I think you will need to give people more info so they can advise you.


    Basicly....the owner of the nursery I work at stated to the deputy manager on Friday that it is now a sackable offence for employees to socialise out side of work, also it is a sackable offence for employees to have friendships with parents, it is a sackable offence for employees to communicate via Facebook ,.
    Staff have worked together for many years and have always socialised outside of work.
    Confidentiality is always maintained if an employee is talking to a parent.
  • borders_dude
    borders_dude Posts: 1,974 Forumite
    skibadee wrote: »
    I have worked at my current job for 15 yeard, aptly the owner has now decided that socializing out of work with work mates, being friendly towards one another at work ....is a sackable offence,,,we haven;t got contracts...this has never been mentioned before....is it right?

    have you discussed your concerns with your boss? What did he say?
    When dealing with the CSA its important to note that it is commonly accepted as unfit for purpose, and by default this also means the staff are unfit for purpose.
  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    skibadee wrote: »
    Basicly....the owner of the nursery I work at stated to the deputy manager on Friday that it is now a sackable offence for employees to socialise out side of work, also it is a sackable offence for employees to have friendships with parents, it is a sackable offence for employees to communicate via Facebook ,.
    Staff have worked together for many years and have always socialised outside of work.
    Confidentiality is always maintained if an employee is talking to a parent.

    Are you in a trade union.

    Sounds like a knee jerk reaction to that horrendous case :(
    :beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
    Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
    This Ive come to know...
    So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:
  • borders_dude
    borders_dude Posts: 1,974 Forumite
    lynzpower wrote: »
    Sounds like a knee jerk reaction to that horrendous case :(

    ???????????????????????????????????????
    When dealing with the CSA its important to note that it is commonly accepted as unfit for purpose, and by default this also means the staff are unfit for purpose.
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