Quick Question regarding getting to work in snow.

Anihilator

If the snow was so bad and travel not possible surely they would have had no customers and hence would be estatic at having no staff in to pay.

pineapple

My previous employer sent round a memo saying that if anyone failed to get in due to weather, they would be expected to take a day's leave. As for those who end up working a shorter working day, employers attitudes seem to vary.
It's news to me if employers are liable for you not getting home or having an accident on the way to/from work.
We are contracted to work and should make all efforts to get there.
I actually live down a track which tends to get iced up. Yesterday I got someone to tow me out with a 4 wheel drive. It's not the employers fault that I live down here.
If I were to live down an uncleared side road, I would be expected to walk to the nearest road with running traffic.
If it is so bad that there is no traffic on the roads, some employers will deduct your pay or expect you to take leave. Some won't. But they shouldn't take disciplinary action - unless they suspect you of taking the 'p'. But it's quite easy for them to check on the road conditions.

Patrick20

Anihilator wrote: »

If the snow was so bad and travel not possible surely they would have had no customers and hence would be estatic at having no staff in to pay.

You would think so. According to him the place was dead yet he was getting hassle for being late.

BTW, he got home safe last night. he had to walk half way then luckily spotted a taxi and flagged it down. He got in and his feet were stinging. I would be more worried if it wasnt as thats a sign of frostbite. Hes calmed down a bit aswell as he was fuming about the situation he was put in. He certainly wont be doing it again no matter the consequences. Safety first that my motto.

desperado2

Patrick20 wrote: »

Im sure he could in good weather but he is wearing flimsy leather shoes and its snowing heavy. its not advisable.

Are you for real??

getting to and from work is not a bleedin fashion parade! tell him to get a coat and some boots like a normal person with a braincell might sheesh!:rolleyes:

Dizzy_Ditzy

*He got in and his feet were stinging*

why not just get some better shoes?

All he needs is a bag to carry them in

Bobl

computershack wrote: »

If he was unable to get home then the company has failed in their duty to ensure the safety of their employee. He needs to file a grievance with the general manager, not the supervisor, stating the names of the person(s) who told him to come in and that it would be looked on poorly if he didn't. He needs to make sure that grievance is followed through.

Their duty of care does not extend to his private journey to and from work, that is his concern. He does not have grounds for a grievance.

tsimehC

queen_of_cheap wrote: »

*He got in and his feet were stinging*

why not just get some better shoes?

All he needs is a bag to carry them in

Or wear very thick winter shoes like I do. Wellingtons are the best way to trek the snow but I still find ice to be very hazardous and would not risk going on there unless I have to (almost fell once last month and probably would've injured more than my shoulder that time).

new_home_owner_3

If the weather is too bad for him to get in then he shouldnt go in, heres a link from the bbc and it sounds to me if there are weather warnings advising people not to leave their homes, his supervisors will not have a leg to stand on.

And it states here that the employee can raise a grievance if they dont get paid, the propblem with this world is there are too many jobsworths and has for the person who can do 6 miles a hour, he should get a job as a postman........

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7867264.stm

So if he does get docked pay, just inform them he will be seeking legal advice, what people must remember is a employer as a duty of care for their employees, if they are demanding they come in, and the met office are recomending they stay at home only one can be right, and im sure if it was put too tribunal, the met office would carry a little more weight than betty and frank down the bingo hall demanding their staff come in............

jdturk

new_home_owner wrote: »

If the weather is too bad for him to get in then he shouldnt go in, heres a link from the bbc and it sounds to me if there are weather warnings advising people not to leave their homes, his supervisors will not have a leg to stand on.

And it states here that the employee can raise a grievance if they dont get paid, the propblem with this world is there are too many jobsworths and has for the person who can do 6 miles a hour, he should get a job as a postman........

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7867264.stm

So if he does get docked pay, just inform them he will be seeking legal advice, what people must remember is a employer as a duty of care for their employees, if they are demanding they come in, and the met office are recomending they stay at home only one can be right, and im sure if it was put too tribunal, the met office would carry a little more weight than betty and frank down the bingo hall demanding their staff come in............

thing is its not a deduction, its not like the person worked and got the money taken off them, for example if you are hourly paid...you have not done the hours so wouldn't get paid

jdturk

jdturk wrote: »

thing is its not a deduction, its not like the person worked and got the money taken off them, for example if you are hourly paid...you have not done the hours so wouldn't get paid

And I am aware I am grasping at straws, it just disappoints me that the business always gets the short end of the straw in things such as long term sick pay, snow days etc...ah well with all these costs if you have a successful business then you must be doing well!