what r her rights

hone123

My daughter got her first job as apprentice hairdresser, on her induction day she took in holiday dates for a pre booked holiday, she's been told that she cannot go on these dates, as there are 2 hairdressers off at the same time, even tho she's only a junior so wouldn't be doing any hairdressing, so couldn't cover them, so we've either got to cancel holiday for whole family which is for my birthday or leave my daughter behind for the 2 weeks, as holidays all ready paid for has been since apr we would loose all money paid, not happy leaving her here, does she have any rights, also she wasn't asked at interview about pre booked holidays thanks

jacques_chirac

No, she has no right to take time off. She could explain that it is a special trip, but should be careful not to push the issue too much - it is very easy to dismiss an employee in the first two years.

Torry_Quine

She has no rights but should have asked at interview as that would have given them more time to be able to fulfill her request.

Really knowing that she was going for a new job she and you should have realised that there was no guarantee that any dates off would be given

Tiddlywinks

That's the thing about being an adult in an adult world... sometimes responsibilities get in the way of fun... and having to plan holidays around your employer's priorities is one of those times.

hone123

Torry_Quine wrote: »

She has no rights but should have asked at interview as that would have given them more time to be able to fulfill her request.

Really knowing that she was going for a new job she and you should have realised that there was no guarantee that any dates off would be given

We booked and paid for holiday in Apr, she was planning on doing her training at college, until recently she changed her plans and applied for an apprenticeship, she is only just 17 not sure if I'm happy leaving her here

Torry_Quine

hone123 wrote: »

We booked and paid for holiday in Apr, she was planning on doing her training at college, until recently she changed her plans and applied for an apprenticeship, she is only just 17 not sure if I'm happy leaving her here

It's entirely up to you whether you leave her. Personally though it seems strange to me that someone old enough to have a job can't be left 'home alone'. An employer can tell you when you take your holidays

hone123

Torry_Quine wrote: »

It's entirely up to you whether you leave her. Personally though it seems strange to me that someone old enough to have a job can't be left 'home alone'. An employer can tell you when you take your holidays

Why would it b strange? She has only just turned 17, home alone for a few hours or a day fine but 2 weeks is a bit much, I understand u need permission from employers for holidays, but I thought they had to honour a pre booked holiday

Torry_Quine

hone123 wrote: »

Why would it b strange? She has only just turned 17, home alone for a few hours or a day fine but 2 weeks is a bit much, I understand u need permission from employers for holidays, but I thought they had to honour a pre booked holiday

I left school and started work at the age of 17 and would have been angry that my parents thought me too irresponsible to be at home without them.

No, employers don't have to honour a pre-booked holiday although some do, how far away is the holiday?

By the way what's with the text speak, proper English is better.;)

hone123

Torry_Quine wrote: »

I left school and started work at the age of 17 and would have been angry that my parents thought me too irresponsible to be at home without them.

No, employers don't have to honour a pre-booked holiday although some do, how far away is the holiday?

By the way what's with the text speak, proper English is better.;)

I never once said she was irresponsible, but I feel 2 weeks of being home alone is too long. the holiday is 400 miles away, all I asked in this forum was if she had any rights as a new employee, and I've received parenting skills and a English lesson,

Daedalus

Depends how much you trust your child. Many would be fine being home alone for 2 weeks, provided they have neighbors/ family friends to call on. Especially so if they were going to work everyday. If you kid isn't mature, well, that is boarding on illegal.

dawyldthing

I second what Torry says, especially she could have been let loose at uni in a years time. if you put boundaries in place and have someone nearby that she can turn to if theres any problems she should be ok