Faheema. Posted July 17, 2009 What would you do if your employer asked you to work for free in order to save your job? Would you bite the bullet or would you bounce and take your chances elsewhere? Remember it's not looking good out there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cynical lady Posted July 17, 2009 Hell to the NO..Come to think of it I will dare him to sack me. Employment tribunal here I come … Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted July 17, 2009 Depends on how long for, if the agreement is in writing and if there is choice for redundancy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malika Posted July 17, 2009 Work for free in order to save a job? I am confused,why do we go to work,if not to get paid for doing it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juxa Posted July 17, 2009 i heard about taking pay cut lakin for freee. faheema no, he is up to something. cynical dont dare your boss, employment tribunals got stricker over last 3 years Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faheema. Posted July 17, 2009 lol let's put things in to context ladies. This wouldn't be just for the sake of working for free. It is based on the financial difficulties your employer is facing and in order to get themselves out of that hole they need to cut resources. Therefore, short term fixes are put in place as part of the bigger picture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted July 17, 2009 ^Will compensate when times get better? Will they pay back the employee? Don't think many would. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malika Posted July 17, 2009 Faheema, I understand that,and if one was living only on air,one can consider that option of 'helping out'. But whilst helping the boss and co.,what is to be of the employee? I mean,you would need to pay bills so mahaa? Whats on offer,whilst working free? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faheema. Posted July 17, 2009 ^ I think you will need to make a deal before agreeing to work for free. Increase in wages, Bonuses, Shares etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chubacka Posted July 17, 2009 I heard British Airways asking their staff to do this a while ago. I would do it for an agreed limited time I think (I would probably job hunt also) but no longer than a month, anymore would be asking too much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cynical lady Posted July 17, 2009 Juxa- irregardless my dear. Fair enough I wouldn’t dare him, but I will say NO and start keeping a detail notes whilst waiting for him to sack me. Faheema that doesn’t justify working for free. Why would anyone consider it is beyond me. Malika-hehehe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted July 17, 2009 ^The job market isn't very encouraging so if you're a choice of working for free for one month or two or the caydh queue at the job centre which one would it be? It will depend on the details of course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Som@li Posted July 17, 2009 this is slave labour, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juxa Posted July 17, 2009 cynical whilst you take the notes dont forget there are alot of time limitation within employment law, depending on whether it is constructive, unfair or discrimination. faheema, if it is a month or two with reduced salary, then it is worth considering. as torres said the job centreka appealing maaha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cynical lady Posted July 17, 2009 I have you nooh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
