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To think we shouldn't have to work the day before Christmas Eve?

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blinddoorshyt · 05/12/2024 09:33

I work in a bathroom shop.
We are closed over Christmas and were lead to believe we broke up on the 22nd
Turns out now we don't
On the 23rd we have to travel to Manchester (3 hours each way ) to have a buffet and games with the company owner.
We have to listen to a presentation on how the company's done this year.
If we don't go we will have a day deducted from our salary.
It's the day before Christmas Eve and we have to drive to Manchester to have picky food with the owner and play Christmas games.
Aibu to think it's ridiculous?
And we have been repeatedly told if we don't go we won't get paid and it will halt any progression in the company !

OP posts:
Fireworknight · 05/12/2024 09:38

Three hours each way is a bit much, just for a jolly just before Christmas. So you leave at 9am, arrive midday. Leave at two, so your back at normal working time?

ComtesseDeSpair · 05/12/2024 09:38

If you don’t want to go, take it as annual leave. The 23rd is just a normal work day in every business.

Jagoda · 05/12/2024 09:38

If it’s a normal working day for you, then of course you need to work as directed.

I don’t see how they can insist you drive though. Many people don’t. I would say I was getting the train and claim on expenses.

Original poster
blinddoorshyt · 05/12/2024 09:38

It's the first year the company is over
We were told we break up on black eye Friday as all the traders are shut
Then now they have said they close on the Saturday but we have to go to Manchester on the Monday.

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Moveoverdarlin · 05/12/2024 09:38

Well it’s up to you then. It’s a normal working day. If you think it’s unreasonable don’t go, they’ve given you that option. Some might say games, drinks and nibbles with the boss is an easy day, so you can either get paid for an easy day or not get paid and spend it doing what you want. I don’t think it’s unreasonable, although I would insist on getting the train and not driving.

Viviennemary · 05/12/2024 09:38

I wouldn't like this either. But the 23rd is a working day.

memyselfi · 05/12/2024 09:38

If a Friday is your normal working day then it's reasonable .
All expenses paid and home at your normal time would be fine in my opinion .

Completelyjo · 05/12/2024 09:37

It sounds completely reasonable for them to say if you don’t go you don’t get paid, that’s just common sense.

BellyPork · 05/12/2024 09:37

If the company's paying your travel expenses, I say suck it up buttercup.

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ILikeItWhatIsIt · 05/12/2024 09:36

As long as you're not having to travel in your own time unpaid, I would see that as a bit of a skive.

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NeedSomeComfy · 05/12/2024 09:34

Are you having to work hours outside of your normal ones?

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