Employment Rights UK - Know Your Employee Rights | Seb of Revorec
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- čas přidán 5. 10. 2020
- Why it's important to know your employment rights. Seb of Revorec Recruitment Solutions discusses this and more in his latest video.
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An employer paid me off while I was off looking after my sick kids. Was there for months. Never had any back to work, no appraisals. Unbelievable.
Wow, that was fantastic. I wish I’d known this years ago. I will definitely share this video with friends and family.
Thank you
Really interesting. I started a new 12m temporary job recently. After I’d started, I was told the hours had changed to be shifts including nights and weekends, I wouldn’t have applied or left my old job had I known. I left because the new job was more money but I’ve been told if I want to switch to a 9-5 the salary would go down to below my old job 🤦♀️ big mistake. Also shifts are 10 hours but worked as 9 with no break 😵💫
Thanks - very insightful; helpful not only for employees but for employers too :) Will definitely check out that video about redundancy too.
Thank you
Hey Seb, I was working at KFC. My payslip shows £20 pay and rest is reduction by employer. I contacted my manager she talked to payroll department then I got half of what I owed. Now HR says you will get it with the pay of next month. I am very depressed and anxious because had to balance my money with debts. What can I do in such a situation? Can I file damages it’s 20th day being unpaid of remaining wages.
Hi Seb. I'm trying to find the correct rest period between shifts. Some say 8 hrs but google an other places say 11 hrs. Thanks in advance
Very useful sir happy New year sir stay safe and healthy during this lockdown.
Great video, thank you. The music is so depressing, it emphasizes the hopelessness of an employee in the modern corporate world :(
Corporate can make you feel that way
I'm having a bit of a difficult time at the moment.
I had a mental breakdown due to sleep deprivation, ended up calling my boss and his wife while I was hallucinating and begging them for help because I thought I was going to kill myself, I actually thougth I was on the phone to my parents though.
my bosses immediate reaction was to send the police round my door and then try to discipline and suspend me for 'inappropriate and threatening behaviour', I asked for some understanding and said I thought I would be fine after a week off sick and catching up on sleep. he decides to turn up at my door twice, both times before I had even finished a weeks worth of self certifying and before I had even received my own sick note.
after a month off as advised by my doctor, my boss still wants to suspend me.
He has asked an external HR company to go through the disciplinary procedure and after I gave the guy my side of the story he said he would investigate a few things. the next day I get asked to come to a meeting again to discuss 'alternative solutions'. I've only been there just over 1 year
Ambiguous employment contracts seem to be a common denominator in start ups and small businesses…can you do a video on nature of contract of employment and how ambiguity can be a double edge sword
I have a question regarding employee right to be accompanied in a meeting. I heard that it is common to have a trade union rep or a work colleague in a meeting and on the contrary to what you have said, most companies do not allow for you to bring in a lawyer or an external person. Which is correct?
If its a disciplinary meeting it isnt uncommon to have a union rep, a work colleague or an employment solicitor with you. For a disciplinary meeting a company cant stop you bringing your union rep or an employment solicitor with you. You have a right as an employee to bring them with you.
hi! I am studying English at the moment and after watching this video, I did not understand absolutely anything. Can you post a transcription of the text to this video?
I work for a large telecommunications company in the uk and I had an accident at work and this has had a very big impact on my life and I have had two sick absences with this and I have spoken to occupational health and they advise me I can return to work if I have a driving test by an independent person they also said I could do amended duty’s, so I passed the driving test and returned to work for a month or so but I have been lead to believe that the new proses means if they say they haven’t got any value added work then I have to go on the sick can you give any input on this as it’s really bad being in this situation many thanks.
Hey, I'm curious what information you are looking at, I can only find the fact we are entitled to a 20m break per 6h of work. Is there a peice of legislation I'm missing?
Rest breaks at work
Workers have the right to one uninterrupted 20 minute rest break during their working day, if they work more than 6 hours a day. This could be a tea or lunch break.
I agree - this is on UK government website
Hi I just come across you. I’m looking for advise on when accommodation is provided with work.
I may have a few issues I need clarification on.
I have been stewing on this for months.. many thanks in advance 🙏
Ok. When you say accommodation I am not clear on under what circumstances you mean? IE do you mean that you live and work on site so need accommodation, are in digs on location with work for a prolonged period or whether you do a lot of travel with the job so need accommodation? Can you advise?
On Gov.UK website it states : Workers have the right to one uninterrupted 20 minute rest break during their working day, if they work more than 6 hours a day. This could be a tea or lunch break. So it is not an hour
The reality when you apply all the laws and regulations comes down to a choice of 40 hour week with 1 hour lunch breaks, resulting in a 45 hour week if you can't go home for lunch.... or a 37.5 hour week with 30 mins for lunch, resulting in a 40 hour week if you can't go home at lunch. The 37.5 hour week works out at 7.5 hours per day (billable), with 8 hours elapsed. You work 4 hours, have "a break", then work another 3.5 hours, not requiring a break period... and you go home.
This is effectively a work/life balance 40 hour week.
Having done both types of contract, it really makes a difference and it's 90% of the time US companies trying to enforce the 40hour billable regime.
In lower end jobs, with easily replacable staff, the 40hr billable/45 hour personal time is extended to 50 or 60 hours routine. Candidates are asked to sign wavers for the limits without overtime above 60+ hours sustained over 12 weeks.
If you don't want to work 60 hours for £20k constantly at 22, earning less than minimum wage... tough basically. They do it, it happens, nobody seems to care, tory government. Enjoy.
If anyone asks you sign that wavier. STOP. Think. Are you that desperate? If enough 20 somethings say "No" it will stop. Even within a region. Just dry up the employeement market by refusing. They will respond with better terms. 100%.
I should point out, individuals are being paid a salary equal to the minimum wage for 40 hours a week, but working 50-60 hours a week.
Interesting question for someone. Does a restraunt employee have a duty of care to supervise a child that is being neglected by a drunk mother. A child kept on running in and out of the venue onto the street (no roads in near proximity) and the mother was too drunk to notice. After the mother was deemed to be too drunk they were refused serve and asked to leave.
You can refer to social services but you really need to be certain as that gets serious
I work in a warehouse, the normal shift is 9 hours with 30mins unpaid break so 9.5h on-site altogether. It’s a temporary contract for 9 months, it does say on the contract that it would be a 30 minute unpaid break. Sometimes you don’t get your break until after 5 hours or more (they decide when you take it). Am I not entitled to a 1 hour contract because it’s a temporary contract?
Also if I get paid weekly and I received my first payment then the next week I was not paid, there’s no issue with my bank or my account details. My tax code did change since I was on emergency tax and I called HMRC and they changed it. Would that stop me getting paid, I know this question isn’t really related but if you have any advice it would be greatly appreciated
You are because of something called AWR (agency worker rights). Basically this means agency workers have the same minimum rights.
Your tax code can change if hmrc calculate on an audit that you paid too much or too little tax. If you owe a lot of tax then it may mean your entire pay cheque for the week paid that tax. Id check with the agency/umbrella company as they can check why.
Hi Seb, I am currently in a situation at work where a deduction from my wages was mistakenly made, leaving me with 1/3 of my monthly wage. I informed them of this mistake the day after pay day and when flagged I was told I will have to wait until next pay to be reinstated meaning I will have to survive the rest of the month on 1/3 of my wage. Is this permitted? And if not, what are my rights? Thank you
Officially yes. But most companies will simply do a pay correction for instances like this once per week. So whilst you to wait a few days it usually fairly simple. I would suggest calling or emailing head of hr, the managing director etc to explain and they should just sort it. If not then id advise leaving a company like that considering its their fault and they should take due care to rectify it
Thank you!
Hello Seb, I’m hoping to leave my job because my boss is really toxic. I’m a paralegal of 1.5 years. I have a restrictive covenants saying I can’t work within 3 miles of my current place. If I moved to another business that was 10 miles away BUT that also has another office within 3 miles of my current boss, could I be sued for this?
Good question. Id check the definition of location in the legal contents of the restrictive covenant. If it says your location only then good to go, but if it indicates company location(s) then Id be concerned. 3 miles is also Fair and Reasonable so it is enforcable.
Another great video.
I knew that rights don't activate till after 2 years but was aware that they can let you go for whatever reason before then 😳.
I have alot of friends when they work only take 30 mins and work rest of time so I will send them this video.
I always thought whatever was in the Conteact had to be followed so even though entitled to 1 hour if your Contract says 45 mins that is all you get. Does that only apply as a right after 2 years or is the break right apply as soon as you start??.
You mentioned that with misconduct inadquete training can be a factor at getting your job back. Yet with bringing up serious misconduct you said they have evidence such as you was trained, but then with misconduct you would have also been trained. So how can one be used as a factor for you but then the same against you. I may have misunderstood.
Again another informitive video 😊
Thanks again. Lets try to answer these. The hour break is law for every four hours worked from day 1. With Misconduct dismissal, they may have had some training but if theyre fired for misconduct only then its because of what can be interpreted as a mistake due to improper or limited training or even duties not in their job description. Serious or gross is where youve had specific training and signed for it in your job description so you know you shouldnt be doing something but have done it anyway.
@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions ah OK I understand now, thank you 😊
@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions as covid situation changes, what are your thoughts on furlough being extended but those on it only get 2 thirds of there wage and with tier 3 hospitaly have to goes, which will be a big impact
Great information thanks for that. Have you heard of a “letter of conversation “or record of conversation. Basically I was 16 seconds late booking in after my lunch break and had t s record put on my file. Can’t find anything in it. Thanks again
Yes, but it's a different terminology in different companies. Ive most commonly heard it as a Documented Conversation. It'd be kept on file and, whilst in itself it would hold no weight, it can be used as part of a disciplinary hearing if they wanted to take it that route. I think if you've been slightly late on a few occasions it's probably being used to give you a hint not to do it again. Typically the better managers just take you aside for a quick chat and just make a polite point not to take the piss. Id be slightly wary though if I was in your shoes just to protect yourself
@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions thanks for the reply. Much appreciated
Appreciate the knowledge thankyou.
It says in my contract 60 mins breaktime, but im only getting 30 mins for many months..is that right ?
And according to Acas you’re entitled to a 20 min break if you work more than 6 hrs a day and anything else up to 12 is at their discretion? Surely that’s not right though? 20 mins for an entire 12hr shift?
So for the three weeks I worked at center parcs, I was not getting the legal amount of break time? And yet they complained about me going to the toilet without notifying anyone?! And got mad when I took a day off sick for my period? That's insane.
Part of the indo differs for your industry. It would be 15 mins per 4 hours worked so they may have been legit.
Hi there, I've been working at this palce for three weeks and have plummeted and I've never felt so shit in my life and lost. And just so out of myself and handed in my resignation and was told I have one month's notice.... even though I never worked there for a month in the first place. I have a week left until its been a month, can I just resign with a weeks notice
Theres nothing really to stop you walking out. You just wont get a good reference or pay for what youve not worked
Hi Seb,
I had offer job with company for 3 years with a sponsorship visa tier 2.
I worked from it 2 months , one day the boss com and started scream at me and force me to do my work with bad words, i asked from him gently respect me and dont treat me as a slave. He started scream more and he told i f** off with respect and f** off from here.
The next day they passed me for desiplinary and told that i no need show boss how to give orders, after 2 days they asked me to leave apartement and i'm dismissed from my job and they informed the Home office for i leave Uk. I have all proovement that they was wrong with me .
I feel very bad and i have no idea what to do because i really was treated bad .. and they want to kick me out without my rights, please please what should i do because i lost my job and my home and my pets at my contry to come in UK.
And thank you so much
That is sad news. I feel sorry for you. Unfortunately you have two things that will make things difficult for you when on a sponsorship visa. 1-In the UK for anyone including British born nationals, within your first 2 years of employment a company can fire you without warning if they just dont like you. You have very little rights. 2-On a sponsorship visa, a company knows that if you dont do what they say they have the power to cancel your work visa by firing you. This means that sadly if you work for arseholes you'll have to take shit until you get right to remain. Your only option now is to find another company willing to sponsor you so Id call/email and write to all fairly large employers who are more likely to do sponsorship but who hire people with your skillset.
Hi Seb, have recently left a job in Sept with a non compete clause for 6 months, things have got nasty between myself and my old employer. I was made to work during covid whilst my employer claimed furlough for me and I was only paid the 80% of my wages. I was wondering if that would be a breach of contract on their behalf so that my non compete isn't valid if I decide to bring that up against them?
The non compete would be kept separate. If you tried that ammo against them theyll defo fire back. Basically non competes are covered by something they can blue penning. This means each clause can operate independent of one another including counter claims for other issues. What level in the hierarchy were you? Also what are you thinking of breaching? It may not be enforcable?
I have also been a victim of defamation of character from my employer. I started an employee and was then made director, most of my clients have refused to go back and only want to work with me. My contract says I can not provide the same or similar services to existing clients however my services fall outside of the restricted area, Its a public service that anyone can sign up for so I can't stop the client signing up on their own accord and getting the service that I'm prohibited to do.
As a Director they can claim breach of contract. They have 6 years to sue. You need a solicitor and professional legal advice as this sounds beyond what my expertise is.
Do you a reference for 1 hour break after 4 hours of work. I can't seem to find the legislation
That parts for retail and warehousing. For other jobs its now just 20 mins for every 4 hours worked
Hi
According to the government website, it stipulates that employees are entitled to a 20 minute uninterrupted break for every six hours worked???
Yes. Correct. That part is only relevant for warehouse based jobs now
I just started a new job 2 months ago.. which is great!! I’m very grateful… but I have a pre teen and I’m working every Saturday and Sunday.. my days off are in the middle of the week, I don’t mind the Saturday. But I would love to spend Sunday with him.. go to church, get his uniform ready for Monday.. can I talk to my manager? There are many girls that are young and don’t have kids! 😢
Here is a scenario I would like the answer to. An employee consent to an occupational health referral. The manager receives the report without discussing it with the employee. The manager then ask occupational health for clarification of of the recommendations. Manager also asked for clarification on the employee medical condition again without getting additional consent from the employee. Is this a breech of the employee rights?
Tricky 1 to answer. It depends how an employment tribunal could view it. If the employer suspects the employee is lying about something critical on their medical to allow them to do their job safely for themselves and others then it could be seen as reasonable grounds to not share the results with the employee until further investigation. However under normal circumstances it should be shared with the employee asap.
My last employer would hire a new person for 3 months then sack them and hire another person and then sack them after 4 months I personelly believe it's because he as the power to do so and he gets great pleasure in building up peoples hopes and then dashing them pure evil
Wow! Talk about being harsh
I experienced the exact same thing. He even told me that he couldn’t fault my work before he sacked me
If your contracted set hours ie 37.5 hours and be down hours all the time should we be getting paid 37.5 hours regardless and not having to do excess hours to make up or if have worked over time it’s taken away. And if looking paid for extra hours can employer hold it back in case down hours in future?
An employer isnt alowed to hold it back. However consider that if they dont do something drastic if its the difference between them going out of business or not then if they dont the 37.5 hour job might not exist anymore. But officially no, they arent allowed to do that.
@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions Thanks for quick response. The company are not going out of business but continue to grow. It’s a care service and people have different contracted hours but mine is 37.5 also our pay slips doesn’t show the rate of pay or the amount of hours worked
If its salaried, im presuming not, then youd be unlikely to get overtime pay. Presuming its hourly they need to pay you for your contracted hours otherwise its breach of contract. Furlough or partial furlough overrides this but if your concerned id ask to see a payroll breakdown if your suspicious or are concerned about a payroll error.
My probation period has ended though I have been given a 6 week extension. I haven’t been given any indication of improvements or had a letter. My only comment has been “push the boat out”. Does my extension start from the date of a letter (when it arrives) or can it be from the date it was said verbally?
Extension is from the end of initial probation on your employment contract. If the employment contract commencement date is for example jan 1st 2022 and it has a 6 month probation, then the extension is from July 1st 2022
The two year thing is absolutely ridiculous. It should be down to six months maximum.
Hi, interesting video. Just wandering can a self employed person vat registered who does work some for your employer, be allowed to be in charge of you,or even have access to your finances from employer etc.
Many thanks
To clarify, I have worked for my employer,full time for 8 years. Always had a good working relationship ethic etc. Only now, my employers son,who has another business,is being brought in to run things,and be in charge,as his business isn't doing very well. To be honest I was hoping for promotion. But obviously not to be.... is this allowed?
How about if you are a part time worker and the employer offers overtime and tells you you will be paid for it, and then the following week tells you to take that time back because they can't pay you for the overtime? This happens a lot where I work.
To clarify, they offer overtime and then after youve done the overtime say actually we're just paying normal time? Do you have a way of proving the hours you did were overtime IE clocking device? Overtime is based on whether you exceeded your contracted hours within a set period. If your contract says 25 hours a week and anything over is paid at time and a half, then if you worked 35 hours in that week and can proove it you could take it to HR and claim loss of earnings/breach of contract on their part. However if you cannot proove you did overtime then Id simply challenge your boss who said theyd pay you it as theyre taking the piss. Morally theyve told told you itd be paid as overtime and then moved the goalposts. And theyve taken advantage if you immorally by lying so youve every right morally to assertively challenge them. All that being said, there has never been more jobs going in the uk than now so its not as if, if you wanted 25 hours at another retailer youd have to look too hard.
@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions The company I work for classes overtime as going over our contracted hours. Overtime is paid at standard hourly rate and not time and a half. We do have a clock in system, however, if we go over our time e.g supposed to finish at 7pm but clock out at 8pm we are told to take that time back. It's common for managers and personnel to RESET THE CLOCK IN AND CLOCK OUT TIMES. E.g If you are supposed to start at 12pm and supposed to finish at 7pm but you clock in at 11.15am and clock out at 7.45pm, the company resets the clock in to 12pm and 7pm and personnel or a manager tells the staff member that they went over their time so they need to take the time back! Some staff are so sick of this happening and now adopt a "Work to rule" approach. Clocking in dead on time and clocking out dead on time. (It's their way of saying "screw you" to the company. A lot of staff are in their 50's and feel it's too hard to get another job elsewhere due to their age. Many are waiting to see if there will be redundancies due to a looming take over of the company. Everyone is expected to do the work of 3 or more people for the same pay and to challenge shoplifters in order to reduce losses with the company stating that if we do that then the company won't lose as much money and will therefore be able to offer more hours. In the meantime we are expected to put up with faulty equipment that should be replaced because it's always breaking down causing constant slip hazards and staff are expected to run departments efficiently with minimum staff to maximise profits. There used to be 3 people on each counter, now it's down to one person to operate all 3! There used to be 1 person per till, now staff are expected to be dragged off their department to jump on tills which leaves nobody on other departments. The cafe used to have about 7 staff and now it's down to 2 and 1 is often called to do click and collect, leaving just 1 person to take orders from customers, cook the orders, operate the dishwasher( which often leaks so much it's an iceskating rink in the kitchen), serve the customers, clear the tables, prep food, stock take ect. I've warned my colleagues to get out whilst they still can. This has really put me off working for another retail company, especially a supermarket whose shares keep going up but staff are undervalued, under appreciated and treated like crap!
Sounds awful. In their fifties and worried they wont get something else? Really? The most common ppl we place are in their 50s. Seriously look for something else. Sounds like youre putting yourselves through crap unnecessarily. The job markets great
Hi, I’ve been at me job for nearly 4 years. I’m a salaried HGV driver working night, I’m on a 40 hour contract but work over 5 nights Monday- Friday 12 hours paid shifts. So I get paid for 60hours no matter what hours I do. Can my work do to me on the day of the shift with an hours notice there isn’t enough work for tonight and stand me down without pay??
To be honest I dont know. Transport and driving have some unique rules and laws so Im not sure. However I would imagine that, as in most jobs, if there isn't enough work then they are entitled to stand you down yes even if it's very short notice. Factory work etc they can do that for example
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Thank you for replying..! As you can imagine other drivers at work were saying “that’s not right, I’m sure we should have 2 days notice. If not they need to pay us” so thank you for the reply. I appreciate it
I can't find anywhere agreeing with the lunch break. Everywhere seems to say 20 minutes for 6 hours minimum. I hope he's right though. Anybody know?
Hi all. Ok so the rest break info isn't quite correct, but can someone tell me if the being dismissed before 2 years without your employer needing to provide a reason for it, is correct? Much appreciated. :)
You are correct on the rest breaks. As for first 2 years this is correct however most companies will have an employee rights policy of 1 shape or form to protect employees
Also the horrible room is my attic at home. Our offices were closed at the time
Hi sir, my employer is forcing the policies without notice or written agreement in my contract where I get help. My employer is planning to deduct a total salary of three months?
Hi I need help. I gave my old boss my notice to leave (verbally) I walked out after 2 days because they started being funny with me. My ex boss then rang me and said I need to get back otherwise I’m not getting paid because of breach of contract. I haven’t signed any contract. I’ve only been there 7 weeks. Can he not pay me for the work I’ve done?
Sounds iffy. No contract? They can fire you for no reason really. But for 7 weeks work you should be paid for work done. It just concerns me a bit that no contract has come through
Can you help me with please. My employer wants to change my work hours after working for them for 7 years. What are my rights?
Have a look qt your employment contract. Youll find it under employer obligations or similar. You are looking to see whether the contract says the employer reserve the right to change your hours or make reasonable changes that will affect you for business needs. As a word of warning most contracts have this right
This is a brilliantly informative video. Thank you so much for posting! Can I ask though, my days are normally 10 hour shifts with a 30 minute paid break. I very rarely get sent for my break before 6/7 hours into it. Is this illegal? Thank you so much 😊
Thank you. In answer to your question strictly it's just about ok to do what they're doing but I'd probably have a chat and see if theres a bit of movement on that period between starting work and first break
The law says every 6h you are entitled to 20 uninterrupted break . Idk what this guy its talking, but he doesn’t have any idea 🤦♂️
I am a full time employee, starting work as early as 6:30am to 5pm if not later and mostly I get 30 minutes for lunch and that is it. I have worked for 6 going on 7 years and have never been given a wage slip or p60 to show my earnings. What are my rights? Also do you do one on one consultations
Hi. Thank you for your message. Firstly 30 min break is legal unless you work warehousing. Secondly no P60 sounds dodgy so you need to raise that. But working for a non p60 type company sounds ropey so be careful. Finally unfortunately i dont as im not a legal expert and wouldnt feel comfortable taking someones money if im not qualified
@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions That contradicts what you said in the video. ie An hour break entitlement for every 4 hours worked.
Regardless, it's unlikely anyone has gone to tribunal over the length of a dinner break.
If you work in a warehouse the video is correct, but otherwise 15 mins per 4 hours worked
If I have permanent employment contract of 48 h /week 9.60 h /day....why I have only 30 min break...it's legal.?...I'm external collection driver. Thank you !
For your role it's 15 mins for every 4 hours worked. So over 5 days 48 hours is 9.6 hours. If you did 12 hours it'd be a 45 mins break. So whilst the minimum it is legal
We aren’t making enough mileage across our dominos stores here in England and I don’t know what to do
I dont understand. Do you mean youre not getting paid enough to cover the mileage from dominos?
@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions yes, none of us are in any of the stores. We’ve thought about a strike but no one knows what to do one of the stores is going to not turn in one day in protest and we’re all watching with baited breath hoping they get what they want so we can too but I’m fairly certain they haven’t unionised
Video in process now "why salaries arent going up" or a similar title coming out next week might be a useful watch for you
Looked this up because my current employer is giving me insane shifts.
I'm talking a 6pm-1am and 5am to 11am shift in the same week, the same for next week aswell as a 15.5 hour workday next week too.
Sounds nuts
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Do these laws, like the 1hr lunch break, apply to 0 hour contracts or stuff simular to that? Just asking because the UK gov website isn't being helpful
Yes. Any employment job. Theyre workers rights but can differ in different industries
Any Good book for UK Emloyment Law
Working a 12 hour shift, do you get 3 hours of break?
No. Only for under 18's now
Are they able to say that there are 6 months of the year that you cannot take off (supposed busy period!)? I understand Christmas and busy periods but to be told you can not book 6 months of the year off is a bit extreme, only leaving certain months to take off!!. Also, being told to take 10 days of in the first half of the year then 10 day in the second half of the year, again seems extreme! We have a honeymoon to book which consist of 10 days off then I cant have a holiday for at least another 6 month, well more due to at least 3 months not being allowed to take in the second half of the year, surely this is unacceptable?
Companies can set policies like this. Holiday policy is a grey area as some companies, will auto set holiday dates around certain days such as religious holidays as an example. 6 months seems more unreasonable but difficult to successfully argue against
What are the penalties for unpaid wages? If your employer doesn't pay you on time, are you entitled to damages? Waiting time penalties? Interest?
No. They have a good will grace period. It's generally up to 30 days but it can be put down to an admin error. However if you can demonstrate repeated or deliberate evidence of failure to pay on time then a small claims/employment lawyer could be an option
I have a permanent contract, my employer wants to change my shift pattern, does it require my permission or can he do it without my permission?
It depends what the contract says. However usually they are allowed to as there will be a clause saying something like "the company reserve the right to alter shift pattern to suit the needs of the business". So yes. But most people leave shift based jobs due to shift changes so you dont have to stay at that company
Awww thank you for this amigo I have just made redundant cero hours massive company in the UK but still going big! Problem I have is I'm no made redundant till September the first and my gym needs a letter from this company so I don't have to keep paying £158 membership
Wait .....what if you work 6 days per week? Is it still 20 days or 24?
So wait a tick! I thought over there in the U.K. your employment was not at will and the employer in the U.K. should have a legitimate reason for termination. Is that wrong?
During the first two years of permanent employment you can be fired for minimal reasons. If you turn up 30 seconds late you could be fired and you have no rights to fight it
@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions ok ok so AFTER 2 years then the contract really comes into play? I really really appreciate the insight. I'm a Global Recruitment Manager for a FinTech company and we have acquired a company in Finland but we will be recruiting Software Engineers and Machine Learning Engineers out of the UK. So just understanding the EU Labor Laws is what I'm learning now. Thanks to you!
@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions Definitely subscribing liking and sharing your channel!!! Thank you sir
Thats UK. I dont know other countries though.
@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions ok I gotcha. Well since these employees will be working remotely from the U.K. they will fall up under the U.K labour laws from what Legal was telling me.
Some food keeps disappearing from our fridge in canteen at work. Can I put hidden cameras in canteen to catch the person/s?
Erm. I guess so. Its inadmissable as evidence but at least youll know who. The person with crumbs round their mouth and mayo down their front maybe?
Thanks for the very prompt reply. It's happening more frequently now, so manager put notice for people to only eat their own food. Can I show footage of the camera to my manager? I suspect one person who takes coffee, milk, sugar, bread and even fruit that belongs to other people.
I would show them yes
But it may be awkward if it turns out to be the manager
@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions Thanks again, the manager does not use our canteen, he has cupboard and sink he makes tea and coffee for him and guests. The person I suspect says it's another guy who works nights, we do 12 hour shifts and I work day time shifts with the person I suspect. You have been very helpful.
You aren't entitled to an hour's lunch in the UK. The laws regarding breaks state that for over 18s is that you are entitled to 20 minutes rest per 6 hours worked, the employer doesn't even have to pay you. There is no entitlement above this, however you could infer 40 minutes for a 12 hour shift...
My source is the government website for "rest at work".
You are also entitled to either 24h per week or 48h per two weeks uninterrupted time off from work.
So I've read its 20 minutes for 4 hours work not an hour?
Correct. That part is out of date now
Hi, I work in aviation at DHL at an Airport and they claim that bank holidays are a normal working day and we don't get them back in any way? do companies have the right to do this?
Yes that is basically true. However if you have to work them they should give them as a day in lieu. But saying that the statutory minimum for holidays is 20 days plus 8 bank holidays. So if youve got 24 days holiday for example on your contract then 4 of them they can dictate. If you therefore are scheduled to work 4 of the 8 bank holidays for example, thats how a company legitimately gets around it
@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions Thank you for the quick reply. We've 24 days holiday each year, but none are given back dictated, we have to consistently work 6 days on and 3 days off each year no matter when or what days they fall on. So I am just wondering does this sound legitimate to you?
It does yes but obviously not desirable
Hi. What is the rest period between shifts? Some say 8 hrs but google an other sources say 11 hrs. Thanks in advance
Dont quote me but I believe its 12 hours
I work 8 1/4 hours with a paid 20 minute break is this illegal .
Yes it is. The breaks in my video regulations are now for under 18 workers only. Gov.uk/rest-breaks-work
What are the rights of UK employees regarding alcohol and drug use or abuse please?
Most companies unless extremely small will have a drug and alcohol policy. Most companies have an obligation for your welfare and to support you and its employees. But if it is dangerous, against their policy or impedes you or other employees fulfilling their jobs then they can take further action. The policy will indicate what punishment a breach of policy is: misconduct, serious misconduct or gross misconduct. And your employment contract outlines what these mean. Abuse as in physical or verbal is investigated first before deeming punishment. Hope this helps.
@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions yes it does help thank you
Hi mate im contract 11.5 hours in factory work now my manger want me to carry on my full work and give me someone other job which is extra 8 hours job I say no to him and he told me he ll suspended me for declined to work. What can I do im fully exhaust doing all my job and other extra jobs which is not even my job
11.5 hours a day or week? If its per day then adding 8 hours to a 19.5 hour day is ridiculous. The limit is 12 hour days so thats a hollow threat. If its 11.5 hours a week then what is your contracted weekly hours. If your contract says 20 hours per week and youre only doing 11.5 then they have every right to say do the other 8 hours. Id consult the HR dept if unsure
@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions 11.5 hours night get around 40.5 hours week sir 🙏
they want me to do my job and others job in 11.5 hours but I think they can't force workers to do extra jobs which is not even my job
You are correct. Illegal request by them. They are trying to fool you it sounds like
@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions yeh that's what I told
If i am sick can my manager force to come work if they can’t find a replacement
No
@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions thank u
@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions Can you do a video about a employee call in sick and the process about employer firing you. Also would be nice if the video have a timestamps. Again thank you
I havent done a video in almost a year due to my business taking up so much time however good idea for a future one
@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions np
What happens if I've only been offered 8 hours and my employer's take 30min break off me even when I don't take a break? And other employees get their 8.5 hours and they get a break?
Would be much appreciated if I could get some feed back this has been going on almost 3 years!
Officially its 20 minutes now for every 4 hours worked.
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And what happens if they deduct my break when I don't take one?
If you dont take it then thats on you not them. Im confused. Do you choose not to take a break?
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My rota gives me 8 hours and I don't go and take a set break and no one asks for me to take a break either.
All other employees get 8.5 hours a day so they don't lose out on their half hour breaks and they still take breaks if you get me
Yeah, of course, my manager almost beat me up at Sainsbury's because I said no to continue working after 12 hours straight without any food. And I have thyroid illness which they knew about.
Jeez. Thats a great advert for them! How awful
U.K. gov website states only one 20 minute lunch or tea break as the entitlement… so not sure where he’s got his information, all worth fact checking
You are correct. I was wrong on that
I do 13.5 hour shifts so I am entitled to 2 hours break?!
It's 20 minute breaks now for every 4 hours
@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions bloody typical, can't believe they slipped that one in there without a fuss, thanks for the reply.
How long into a shift can they send me for a break as I've been on 1 after hour working , please let me know the actual Act
In theory as soon as 15 minutes into a shift. It's setup so as long as somewhere in a shift you had the relevant break the box is ticked. Generally speaking that doesnt happen but it gives flexibility to have workers all available at peak times if needed
What about staying after I finish do I have to stay if aßked to stay and many thanks
So on a 8 hour shift I can get my break 15min in
Not if your contract doesnt state you do. Basically if you have a critical role that involves health and safety then you may have to stay like a surgeon cant just walk off in the middle of brain surgery. But generally speaking you cant be forced to stay. But if you make a habit of starting and finishing on the click dont expect too many pay rises, promotions or favours. Just my experience
Yes but the employee typically stipulates when you have your break and in most employment contracts thats theyre right
I've been advised to shield by a letter from the NHS due to a medical issue, can my employers refuse , or tell me to use up annual holidays which I will not do, I am a hgv driver and have been with the company for 14 years
If you have a shielding letter think of it as a doctors certificate to be signed off work. Therefore your employer may not like it but its your right. However regarding holidays you are in a bit of a sticky spot if you refuse to take holiday. If youre not paid sick pay on your employment contract then the company are effectively still keeping a job open for you even though youre unavailable for work. And then your argument by refusing to take holiday is that you expect to be able to take potentially months off work because of a health condition you have that isnt your employers fault. But, putting yourself in your employers shoes here, youre basically going to be unavailable for potentially months through no fault of theirs which they lose out your hours from, they still need keep your job open for your return and then when you do return you then expect full holiday benefit on top. Its a bit like having a relative round your house for sunday lunch, letting them stay for the night and then them getting annoyed when you say you cant afford to put them up and feed them for the next few weeks. I understand you dont want to use your holiday up for nhs sign off but its a bit of a two way street and an employer has every right to request to use your holiday for nhs sign off. Dont hate your employer for it. Theyve got a business to run. I hope this makes sense.
Look at the gov website what you said about breaks is wrong you are entitled 20 mins of uninterrupted break after 6 hours of work
Yes. Correct. I made an error on that part as thats for warehouse retail and warehousing not general indystry
rights should be fair to both parties
Now youre talking sense
Rest breaks during the working day
If someone works more than 6 hours in a day, they have the right to a rest break of at least 20 minutes.
These rest breaks should be:
planned in advance
taken during the working day, not at the start or end of the day
If they work more than 6 hours, there's no automatic right to more breaks. For example, a 12-hour shift does not mean they're entitled to a 40-minute break, but the employer should consider it.
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Please give me a proper link with the rights to stay an hour break/lunch after 4 hours of work in the UK.
Thank you
The lunch break is wrong. You are only entitled to 20 minutes on an 8 hour shift
Correct. I did warehouse numbers which were wrong
we are constantly being bothered over minor issues on our days off what is the UK stance on this? i would suggest it could be seen as bullying as we are not on call
can an employment agency employ you and not pay you ????
Theoretically, yes. If, for example, they register you on their books for a job on a zero hour contract and you dont do any hours then they dont need to pay you. Wages are basically an exchange of goods or services for money. But if you have worked for them, you are registered and then they havent paid you they should. The typical instance where they wont is if the client of theirs you are doing the hours for dont pay them they may try not to pay you, but as an agency worker, legally speaking, you are the agencies employee and so it is their responsibility to pay you for work done even if they havent been paid for it by their client.
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I thought it was every 6 hours you’re entitled to a 20 minute break? “Workers have the right to one uninterrupted 20 minute rest break during their working day, if they work more than 6 hours a day”
Correct. Thats changed it seems. www.gov.uk/rest-breaks-work
like this but kill the music its distracting.
Fair point
Please cut out the background music when you speak. It is hard to concentrate on your important message.
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First time I know you are entitled to 1 hour lunch break if you work 4 hours or more.
Actually thats not the case. 20 minutes minimum if they want
We have no rights because we cannot enforce them. And the employers use threats, intimidation, and further bullying if you dare to complain.
Then youre working for the wrong employer. These days you have choice. You deserve better
Love this as an employer i am now going to reduce the amount of holiday i give and reduce staff breaks! i guess i was to much of a push over
Citizens Advice says If you work for more than 6 hours a day, you're entitled to an uninterrupted rest break of at least 20 minutes
only get 30 minutes in 8 hour shift
Correct. My info was incorrect on that bit
What's the rules if you don't have a employment contract ❓
You will have statutory rights as long as you have a pay slip to prove employment. Much of the employment contract (the standard stuff) is covered regardless.
where did you get the info it was an hour break after 4 hours? - this is basic...
That 1 bit is incorrect now. Its 20 mins for every 4 hours worked minimum now
@RevorecRS but it was never correct - i'm not being rude but you can't legally work for 4 hours & then claim a statutory hour long break , there are also exemptions to rest break entitlements etc
Warehouse and retail it was but thats gone
Music is louder than voice. 👎
Astounded by the incorrect information in this video. No wonder it came up on my feed on April Fool's Day.
Glad you liked it
No offence but 1hr break every 4 hr of work is for employees on labour intensive environment such as factory or construction site , At general Retail a cashier doing 6hr is surely Not entitled for 1 hr break. Where all he/she do is stand behind Till or stock the shop floor shelves!
It is correct. I used to be a retail manager many years ago. The rule's there and considered not just for physical work, but for mental wellbeing. In my first job I worked for Argos. I did warehouse (carrying weights, lawnmowers, tvs etc) and tills. Try working on a refund till on boxing day in Argos and see how tiring that is. Personally the warehouse was a walk in the park in comparison.
Have a cup of tea, think about working, have a cup of tea, talk to the union about having cups of tea, useless bums!
Employers are too fussy these days. You have plenty of companies out there with not enough employees or few who are failing to hire people due to lack of "qualifications" crap (where qualifications are not that essential) , or other insecurities crap the Gay-Gov has fed them on. Despite being perfectly able to do such roles.
Ambiguous employment contracts seem to be a common denominator in start ups and small businesses…can you do a video on nature of contract of employment and how ambiguity can be a double edge sword
Hmmm good idea. Ill look into that
@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions I am reading through an ambiguous contract…would be awesome to connect