My DS has just had a an interview for some ad hoc work in a ski resort, supporting a nationally known brand. The package is as follows
- 9 days work comprising 2 days acquaint (you need to get to know the place and introduce yourself to ski school, hire shops etc) and then 7 days with a school trip. You'd be up about 7 for breakfast, escort them to hire shop, take them to lessons, be available generally. I think there is some free time during the day but you'd need to be on the phone and deal with any issues immediately. At the end of the day you'd collect from ski school, sort out issues with kit, help with queries, take to dinner, organise evening activities - some or maybe most nights you'd finish about 9pm.
- Pay £130. This is per week, and I think that means the full 9 days.
- All meals
- Ski kit and ski pass and insurance included. As is accommodation which is likely to be in a shared room.
Travel to ski resort included.
Obviously he doesn't have to take this job, but at the moment I am struggling to see how it is potentially legal. It would be a UK contract - he'd be a worker I think - but rules on working hours in the country concerned may also be relevant.
Any thoughts? Even if you regard it as a "free holiday" with a few additional duties, a few coffees and beers would have you in the red!