Can employer force you to work day off .

Drunken_Daisy

Hi All ,

I would really appreciate some advice please.

My son is contracted to work Mon/Fri and every other Saturday morning .

Earlier this week he was told by his manager that he would have to work this morning , despite that fact that today is his Saturday off .

This was to help tidy the branch and not because of a staff shortage .

My son explained at the time that he had plans both for last night and this morning and also that he had no transport to get back into the city .

His manager asked him for the address and post code of where he was staying and this morning arrived at the property to transport him to work . My son was in bed and didn't open the door.

Can anyone please advise me of where he stands legally with this ?

Thank you ,

paddyrg

Realistically, in line to sign on I would imagine.

How many hours has he worked this week? Over 48? What does his contract actually say about being flexible and mucking in? Does he really want to leave his colleagues in the poop and turn up as if nothing happened?

mountainofdebt

Well I suppose there is a difference between being asked and being told you're working your (planned) day off but do you think your son has done himself any favours in (appearing) to be a jobsworth?

Unless he couldn't change his plans (such as a wedding) then I don't think he was right to refuse.....I am assuming of course he was being paid for working today

tight_scotsman

Your son has fullfilled his obligations tell his manager to DO ONE

when i clock out for my rest days i dont take any calls from work.

mountainofdebt

tight_scotsman wrote: »

Your son has fullfilled his obligations tell his manager to DO ONE

when i clock out for my rest days i dont take any calls from work.

Good advicefor someone who has either the specialisation or experience that their employer craves.

Not so good for someone who can be easily replaced.

Drunken_Daisy

Thank you for the replies .

It's a difficult situation as today isn't the first time he he's been told to work and has done willingly , however his plans for last night and today have been arranged for weeks .

He also offered to work late for as many nights as needed .

Justicia

How long has he been employed at this company?

Drunken_Daisy

Justicia wrote: »

How long has he been employed at this company?

I'm not exactly sure Justica but I think around 20 months .

patman99

Perhaps he should have rolled into work drunk and when challenged, tell the manager 'Well, I did say I would be out on the lash last night, so what do you expect'.

thegirlintheattic

Did your son agree to come in, hence the boss turning up? If so, I'd imagine he'd be out on his ear.

LannieDuck

I think he'll be in trouble for letting his boss drive over to collect him.

If I've got this right, he told his manager he couldn't work because he had no transport, manager offered to collect him, he didn't say no (?), and infact gave manager his details to facilitate this.

The manager went out of his way to accommodate him, and your son let him do it, knowing full well it would be a wasted journey. That's a pretty rubbish thing to do.