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Question Re: Wage deductions
*Louise*
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A few weeks ago Hubby's employer closed the workplace at lunchtime, and all the employees went with him to his mum's funeral/wake on that afternoon. (They were asked to drive for the family but turns out once they got there that they weren't needed)
Fast forward to pay day and everyone has been docked half a day's wage.
My question is: is this common practice for small businesses? OH hasn't long started so doesn't have a contract yet to check it, (he doesn't want to question it either in case he loses his job tbh) but people who have been there 10 years have been docked, so it's not like it's because he is new.
In all honesty, if he had known he was losing the pay, he would have came home and spent that time with his family instead of going to the funeral of someone he never even knew.
Fast forward to pay day and everyone has been docked half a day's wage.
My question is: is this common practice for small businesses? OH hasn't long started so doesn't have a contract yet to check it, (he doesn't want to question it either in case he loses his job tbh) but people who have been there 10 years have been docked, so it's not like it's because he is new.
In all honesty, if he had known he was losing the pay, he would have came home and spent that time with his family instead of going to the funeral of someone he never even knew.
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It sounds outrageous to me ...
If they were 'required' to go, then they were entitled to be paid.
If they were 'invited' to go, they should have had the option of declining and going home, and taking half a day's hit on the pay.
What do the people who've been there longer think about it?Signature removed for peace of mind0 -
It IS outrageous. If the employer did not open the work place, they should have been paid, regardless of whether they went to the funeral or went home.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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^^Thanks guys, that is what I was thinking, I had never heard of it happening before.Cross Stitch Cafe member No. 32012 170-194 2013 195-207.Hello Kitty ballerina 208.AVA 209.OLIVIA 210.ELLA 211.CARLA 212.LOUISE 213.CHARLEY 214.Mother & Child 215.Stop Faffing Completed 2014 216.Stitchers Sampler. 217.Let Them Be Small 218.Keep Calm 219. Ups and downs 220. Annniversary piece 221. 2x Teachers gifts 222. Peacock 223. Tooth Fairy 224. Beth Birth pic 225. Circe the Sorceress Cards x 240
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Yes, totally outrageous. Never heard anything like it actually!0
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LOL .. I'm usually an employer advocate on this forum, but even I think it's outrageous.0
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£705,000 raised by client groups in the past 18 mths :beer:0
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The cheek :rotfl:
I'd check first that it wasn't a genuine mistake (grief can do that kind of thing to you...), and then challenge it to the fullest!£1 / 50p 2011 holiday flight + hotel expenses = £98.50/£600
HSBC 8% 12mth regular savings = £80 out of a maximum remaining allowance of £2500
"3 months' salary" reserve = £00 / £3600 :eek:0 -
I'd promise to stand by any of the 10 year chaps who wanted to challenge it, but not take the first steps myself if I'd only been there a few months.wontfallforit wrote: »The cheek :rotfl:
I'd check first that it wasn't a genuine mistake (grief can do that kind of thing to you...), and then challenge it to the fullest!
However, if the 10 year chaps say this is the way things happen in this company, I'd be job-hunting before the next paycheque was due. Signature removed for peace of mind0 -
It is of course a strange way to remember your mother, by docking all your employees a half a days pay. "So did you hate your mother enough to dock us all half a days pay?" .... No, don't.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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Perhaps it's his way of proving that the funeral costs are a business expense......
You never know with some employers........0
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