FML : Today, after finishing a two-day course for work, I was informed that the days used will either be unpaid or used up as holidays, as it was for improvement...

Today, after finishing a two-day course for work, I was informed that the days used will either be unpaid or used up as holidays, as it was for improvement of myself and not the company. They put me on the course without my knowledge until the weekend before. FML

I agree, your life sucks

You deserved it

By YOUNG1441 / Wednesday 29 June 2016 21:50 / United Kingdom - Cramlington

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By VoldooPed | 20

#6639997 - Thursday 30 June 2016 13:27

I don't know about the UK, but that's not legal in a lot of countries. Maybe try talking to HR or someone outside of the company.

By cacheson | 39

#6640000 - Thursday 30 June 2016 13:29

Take it up with HR! That's not right.

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By catanita | 14

#6639996 - Thursday 30 June 2016 13:26

This is not ok. As log as the course was their idea, payed by them, the 2 days should be payed.

By VoldooPed | 20

#6639997 - Thursday 30 June 2016 13:27

I don't know about the UK, but that's not legal in a lot of countries. Maybe try talking to HR or someone outside of the company.

By cacheson | 39

#6640000 - Thursday 30 June 2016 13:29

Take it up with HR! That's not right.

By hkhan24 | 23

#6640007 - Thursday 30 June 2016 13:44

Next thing you know you'll get an invoice for the course too..

By sandman676 | 20

#6640015 - Thursday 30 June 2016 14:03

Get that in writing get everything in writing to cover yourself

By spudking | 19

#6640023 - Thursday 30 June 2016 14:22

Pretty sure that's not legal.

bad_boyfriend | 10

#6640367 - Thursday 30 June 2016 21:49

In the US it would be a violation of the Fair Labor Practices Act. Any required training I make employees do must be paid. This would include professional development.