Should our manager be paying us for training?

itchyblood

So I work in a retail outlet in a shopping centre. Our shop is getting refurbished soon and we'll be closed for a week. While we're closed, my manager has suggested that it be a perfect time to gather all the staff together for a few days of training. The only thing is, should we be getting paid for this?

If these few days work aren't paid, I can't afford to go in, as it costs me money to get into work. Does anyone know the legalities surrounding this, if there is any at all? Am I right to refuse to come in if there isn't pay?

Just thought someone here might have a bit of advice for me. Thanks.

aspasp1

Off course ! It must be paid ! And yes you can refuse if you dont want to go in !

messrs

yea you have to be paid for this - they cant expect you to go in for nothing

Long Term Louth

itchyblood wrote: »

So I work in a retail outlet in a shopping centre. Our shop is getting refurbished soon and we'll be closed for a week. While we're closed, my manager has suggested that it be a perfect time to gather all the staff together for a few days of training. The only thing is, should we be getting paid for this?

If these few days work aren't paid, I can't afford to go in, as it costs me money to get into work. Does anyone know the legalities surrounding this, if there is any at all? Am I right to refuse to come in if there isn't pay?

Just thought someone here might have a bit of advice for me. Thanks.

What type of training is it?

DubTony

Has your manager told you that you're not getting paid? What gave you the idea that you may not be paid?