Employment issue

Will123321

Undervalued said:

Will123321 said:

Brie said:

Do you know if you are insured to drive their van?  Does it need a special license?  I'd be more concerned about that at this point.

Ultimately I would suggest that you should start looking for a new job as this seems unlikely to end well.  If you are on a zero hour contract and the boss doesn't like you you will get exactly that - zero hours.  

Would like to take them to court as well, as the boss was rude and threatening me. Is that's a dead end? 

Realistically yes other than, as I said above, potentially claiming any unpaid wages.

Is not big deal, it's just £75 but still that's money. 

lincroft1710

Will123321 said:

Not sure about insurance, must be, as they asked copy of my driving licence. 

Asking to see your driving licence does not automatically mean that the van is insured for you to drive 

Undervalued

Will123321 said:

Undervalued said:

Will123321 said:

Undervalued said:

Will123321 said:

Hello.

I'm facing a bit of uncomfortable situation with my employer. Me and my colleague had a shift to set up a tent, but we could not do it because the tent is designed for 4 people. We stayed whole day and constantly I was asking for extra staff. There wasn't any communication and instructions from the company. And we have finished at around 6pm. After that shift they have decided to adjust the time and pay us only for 5h also implementing new terms and conditions regarding that. I tried to explain them that this is not my fault that we haven't worked, and they have issued me a verbal warning saying that I didn't want to work on that day.

I already opened a case with acas. But could I ask if the employer can do that?

Yes, because ultimately you cannot complain to an employment tribunal about any sanction short of dismissal.

It could potentially be the first step of many that might ultimately lead to dismissal. In the unlikely event that were to happen it would be as well to have everything documented. Obviously follow any internal appeal process but again there is nothing you can do at the moment if they fail to follow proper procedure.

You don't say how long you have been employed? If it is less than two years this is all rather moot as you would have little on no protection in any case.

Yes, I've been with them around 7 months on 0 hours contract. They also have a policy if you are late even a minute. They deduct you 30minutes from shift. And today have a meeting saying that we are obliged to take work on 0h contract. 

Well theoretically you are not but again it is largely a moot point! 

Obviously with a zero hour arrangement the employer is more likely to keep "favoured" employees sweet by giving them first choice on available work.

You have basically no protection apart from potentially making a claim for any unlawful deduction of wages. 

Can I also take them to court because they was threatening? 

Realistically no!

Not unless you have proof and their behaviour was so extreme as to be a serious threat of violence or criminal intimidation in which case you should go to the police!

Sorry but move on then maybe attempt to claim the seventy five quid you say they owe you!

Will123321

Undervalued said:

Will123321 said:

Undervalued said:

Will123321 said:

Undervalued said:

Will123321 said:

Hello.

I'm facing a bit of uncomfortable situation with my employer. Me and my colleague had a shift to set up a tent, but we could not do it because the tent is designed for 4 people. We stayed whole day and constantly I was asking for extra staff. There wasn't any communication and instructions from the company. And we have finished at around 6pm. After that shift they have decided to adjust the time and pay us only for 5h also implementing new terms and conditions regarding that. I tried to explain them that this is not my fault that we haven't worked, and they have issued me a verbal warning saying that I didn't want to work on that day.

I already opened a case with acas. But could I ask if the employer can do that?

Yes, because ultimately you cannot complain to an employment tribunal about any sanction short of dismissal.

It could potentially be the first step of many that might ultimately lead to dismissal. In the unlikely event that were to happen it would be as well to have everything documented. Obviously follow any internal appeal process but again there is nothing you can do at the moment if they fail to follow proper procedure.

You don't say how long you have been employed? If it is less than two years this is all rather moot as you would have little on no protection in any case.

Yes, I've been with them around 7 months on 0 hours contract. They also have a policy if you are late even a minute. They deduct you 30minutes from shift. And today have a meeting saying that we are obliged to take work on 0h contract. 

Well theoretically you are not but again it is largely a moot point! 

Obviously with a zero hour arrangement the employer is more likely to keep "favoured" employees sweet by giving them first choice on available work.

You have basically no protection apart from potentially making a claim for any unlawful deduction of wages. 

Can I also take them to court because they was threatening? 

Realistically no!

Not unless you have proof and their behaviour was so extreme as to be a serious threat of violence or criminal intimidation in which case you should go to the police!

Sorry but move on then maybe attempt to claim the seventy five quid you say they owe you!

Thanks. Probably that's the way I will do.