stoppages ouy of wages

[summerhill]

my boss wants to start a fine system for people not wearing p.p.e. can he stop money out of my wages without my permission?

[pink-kittens]

PPE??

Your boss would have to go via HR to do this and it's unlikely it would be allowed.

[donn1901]

i don't think he can take a penny its against the law. you can only take money if they have a goverment order i.e csa etc. you could take it further than ur work if he takes it without prior consent get further advice like c a b. so u know what to answer when he approaches you again good luck let us no how u get on!

[bednobs]

do you get a safety bonus? If so, then it would be legal to deduct money from that, or not give it to you at all unless you comply. Why wouldn't you wear Personal protective equipment anyway? it is there for YOUR safety, not theirs! If you have been provided with it you should wear it. The company pay for it i expect, so i'm nt surprised they want to recoup their losses if you dont use it!
where mr bednobs works, he can summarily chuck people off the job if they dont have the right saftey equipment on

[hammerman]

I would imagine he would be able to suspend you for not wearing PPE and given a written/final written warning.

PPE is there for your good...use it.

[ladyalex]

I am sure he cannot take money from your wages. I may be out of date , but I think the reference is the 'Truck Acts'. This is very old legislation, but I'm certain it is still in force.

[ladyalex]

The Employment Rights Act 1996, sought to clarify the law, and a case has now made the situation definite. An employer may deduct such sums if, and only if, the employee agrees to this in writing. The usual way to achieve this is by including an appropriate clause in the employment contract (though this may not always be possible)

[Whickerman]

Under Irish law, you could be sacked for this. And frankly, I'd agree with that.

[summerhill]

thank you everyone you have made things much clearer

[tufty7]

Just to add , I am a manager and have to enforce the wearing of PPE, If I don't pull anyone up when I see a blatent disregard to its use, IF anything were to happen and a person had an accident whilst not using it they can claim against me for not telling them to wear it !!! its a mad world , PPE is for your protection , its your hands , feet and eyes, wear them and protect them or go down the disciplinary route where you could end up being dismissed if you have a blatant disregard for Health and safety .....