Unpaid week?

I-Shot-Jr

Hey there I read the charter and believe I am formulating this question in the correct manner!

Has an employer the right to force an employee to work for a week unpaid at any stage and if so under what grounds?

I am asking for clarification to settle a dispute between myself and another colleague and would like some more information, any answer would be much appreciated!

ISJR

Tom Young

Good, you're unlikely to get the answer here.

I-Shot-Jr

Tom Young wrote: »

Good, you're unlikely to get the answer here.

Where would I get an answer then?

Tom Young

www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/employment

FreudianSlippers

Should be in the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997.

Broadly speaking the answer is no, but there are so many different factors that would come into play in a real situation.
All I know is if it were me, I'd be headed to my solicitor tomorrow.

I-Shot-Jr

OisinT wrote: »

Should be in the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997.

Broadly speaking the answer is no, but there are so many different factors that would come into play in a real situation.
All I know is if it were me, I'd be headed to my solicitor tomorrow.

Aha, I'll read into that, and see what happens... I think it may have been a misunderstanding but its nice to know where I stand, Thank you!

FreudianSlippers

Sometimes employers themselves don't know and sometimes they are chancing their arms that the employees won't know.

Check your employment contract, contact your HR department, talk to your bosses and if all else fails contact a solicitor.