Am i right or wrong my bosses of 10 years+ want us to clean toilets?

Question

we have refused we are shelf packers on the nightshift what do you think right or wrong?

Answer 1

Well, then what they can do is elimate your position and recreate the position to include toilet cleaning and then you are out of a job.

Answer 2

If it's not part of your job responsibilities, then you should  definitely refuse.

Answer 3

If that is not part of your responsibilities you do not hav to do it. Unless they are willing to rise your salary.  

Answer 4

They are WRONG!  If it was not in your job description and you were not told that was a part of your job when you were hired  then do NOT do it. If he fires you you can report them  and boy I would let them know that !!

Answer 5

They would have to change your contracts, I would expect. Also, if it isn't in your job description, then I wouldn't.

Also, if you are shelf packers in a supermarket, I wouldn't think that such a good idea. I wouldn't fancy buying food from a store where the staff who put the food on the shelves also had been cleaning toilets! I'm not saying that hands wouldn't be washed between times, but it just doesn't sit well.

Toilet cleaning is for the cleaners, I'm afraid, not shelf stackers.  

Answer 6

Yep.

You should do it.

Then you can polish his car, and maybe nip round and hoover his house for him. Maybe throw in a few sexual favours. Give him a percentage of your pay...

Cos that's what happens when you give people like that an inch.

Answer 7

i wouldn't do it .. tell ur boss they have two choices

1) hire a cleaner

2) do it themselves

stand your ground  

Answer 8

I agree that it does not matter whether it is right or wrong.  Do you need the job?  Do you have a choice?

Basically whoever pays you tells you what to do.  If you don't like it, you may have to go somewhere else.

Answer 9

Hmm in the current economic climate (job market) ask yourself how much you want this job. And I always think its better to be busy than twiddling your thumbs (has been madly cleaning office today for a v v important visitor!!)

Answer 10

Is it in your job description, I doubt it.

Your boss should also remember that there is nothing that he asks you to do, that he wouldn't do himself.

I'd speak with his manager and ask if he knows about this. You may well find he doesn't and he might not be best amused.

I think you are absolutely right - he'll have you clearing out the sewer pipes next : )

Answer 11

Right or wrong?  Well that depends on whether cleaning the toilets is part of your job description or not.  When you started working there you should have been given a copy of your contract which should state the duties and responsibilities you are being paid to carry out.

If cleaning the toilets isn't on there, then you do have the right to refuse.  It is really important that you and your colleagues stick together on this.  Do you and your colleagues belong to a union?  If so, you should contact them about this privately.  If not, then I would recommend joining a union a.s.a.p.  They may not be able to represent you immediately, but belonging to one could be useful in your case.

I would think about getting another job as well.  It sounds like your bosses are unreasonable so it may not stop there.

Answer 12

If it wasn't part of your initial job description, don't do it. Don't let him take advantage of you ever. I just hope they don't take advantage of people like you. You deserve better.

Tell him that you'll feel sick of cleaning it. That way, you'll get off the hook of cleaning it.

Hope this helps

Answer 13

Unless under a labour contract the boss has the right to ask this of you because it is not dangerous or really demeaning. h**l, I did some of it before my uni days. It is part of being at the service of the employer and thus having a bit of job protection because of willingness to to a little extra.

Answer 14

I agree if it not part of your job responsibilities you shouldn't have to do it....However you boss can easily add it to them I'm sure.  Then you will have to decide if you want the job anymore

Answer 15

It is a contractual matter.  If an employers seeks to impose duties that are not concomitant with the post, he is in breach of your contract and may also be forcing you to do work for which you are not covered by the employers insurance policy.

If you are silly enough to not be in a union, try ACAS for advice.