human rights...whats it all about?

[searchlight]

Here's a scenario wonder what you think...my shift at work is coming to an end and my boss phones me, cause he works in an office in another town, to say my relief will be 2 hours late. I tell him I have to go because I have a hospital appointment which I must attend on time or will forfeit the appointment. He insists I stay regardless, citing the terms of my contract adding that if I leave work before being relieved I will face disciplinary proceedings. Do you think its me or my boss who has the stronger case?
Thanks

[lcg]

depends what type of work you do...i'm a nurse - and i can't just walk off and leave my ward unatteded as that would be neglectful in my profession. just to add...i've missed appointments too - but it's just tough...x

[SIRandyraven]

Yep in the new world it seems your job comes before your health.

[society]

Today on the job employees are just a number.

[JackDanielsU]

Id say it would really depend on what job it is, and if youre the only person there

If you leaving put other people at risk then theres a case against you (however unfair) IMO

[sumo19]

You signed the contract. Look at what your contract says.

If it says you can only get off when relieved by your boss, then he has the strongest case possible.

[Answerprancer]

Well, it's up to you but I've called the bluff of 'bullyboy' bosses before in similar situations and it's come to nothing. If you're confident that your employer values you - I would think you have little to worry about by sticking by your guns.

[jake-the-peg]

Don't see what this has to do with human rights

Sounds like a matter of whether or not your contract states this and whether that contract is "reasonable"

http://www.adviceguid...ic_rights_at_work.htm

Which particular human right do you think is being compromised.

[New Judge]

Yes, jake is quite right.

This is a civil matter of employment law and is to do with your Contract of Employment. That states what is required of you and what is required of your employer. If the particular situation is not specifically covered in your contract it will probably be covered by general employment legislation. It has nothing to do with Human Rights.

In general, Human Rights legislation covers actions taken by the State (or agencies of the State) and was originally designed to prevent excessive oppression by the authorities. Because it is deliberately vague its use has been extended and often covers scenarios which a reasonable and sane person would not normally view as an infringment of "Human Rights". However, even with the widest interpretation I cannot see it being applicable in the circumstances you describe.

[cassa333]

It would depend on how much you want yur job!

[mollykins]

Does your contract say if they have to give you any notice of working these extra hours? Just a thought . . .