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Hi, I started a new job 5 weeks ago, at the interview I was asked if I had any holidays booked to which I told them I had 2 weeks already booked (I am going on Wednesday 16th July). When they offered me the job the manager of the office told me that I was only entitled to 1 week holiday but she would honour two weeks and just not tell their head office (who sorts out pay etc), she also told me that if I left the company AFTER the holidays had been taken then she would have to take a weeks pay off me. None of the above has been put in writing, so if I left the company after my holidays, would they legally be able to take 1 week pay off me?

Kirstyhev Mon 14/07/08 13:01

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buildersmate
Mon 14/07/08
14:12

Yes, and I'm surprised you feel the need to ask, since the manager is bending over to help.

Kirstyhev
Mon 14/07/08
15:33

Question Author

Well I wouldn't be asking if I knew the answer (god some people are so rude). Can anyone else answer the question: Can they pay me and then request the money back??

bednobs
Mon 14/07/08
16:29

iits the same as if you leave part way through a year and have taken too much holiday for the proportionate amount of time you have been there - they will either ask for the time or money back

buildersmate
Mon 14/07/08
20:38

I gave you the answer - yes.
One person's arrogance in expecting something for nothing is another person's rudeness when this is pointed out in the answer.

Lil O'lady
Mon 14/07/08
20:55

Agree absolutely with Buildersmate - it seems rather unethical to want to be paid for work you have not done. It may be however that Kirsty means, what should she do if committed to a holiday that could not be put off for whatever reason - in which case discuss with line manager and ask to take unpaid leave. Of course, the boss is entitled to refuse this request, so be nice and don't try any fast moves on them in the first place.

Kirstyhev
Tue 15/07/08
09:03

Question Author

Thank you for your answers, seeing it from a different point of view definitely makes sense to me now!

Tetjam
Tue 15/07/08
09:34

yes, you should try that more often. it's called empathy.

buildersmate
Tue 15/07/08
12:20

So sayeth the wind-up merchant.

Lil O'lady
Tue 15/07/08
15:45

I do not believe I am seeing mamjet dissing another person for not being empathetic..........or is this just superbly tuned irony?

Tetjam
Tue 15/07/08
15:48

Empathy is my middle name. I feel for Buildersmate's kids, for example.

Lil O'lady
Tue 15/07/08
15:51

You can end up in jail doing that kinda thing. Stop it now and seek help.

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