Can an employers hold any pay from an employee if they suddenly leave??

Question

what rights have either??

Answer 1

Only if they have advised the employee before hand in writing that this would be the case - i.e. specified that this would be the procedure in the written terms of employment.

In the UK if an employer has not told the employee that this is their policy then it is illegal for them to withhold money.

Answer 2

yes they can. its taken as 'damages'. because you left without warning, they have no-one to take your place. you can appeal but youd likly lose....theres a reason for giving notice

Answer 3

Yes they can, because you must have signed a contract of employment when you began working at the company, therefore you are in breach of this contract by not giving the requiredd notice.

UK based  

Answer 4

I worked for a company and suddenly left. When I phoned them for my wages, I was told that they don't have to pay it to me. I called the JOb centre and was told there is nothing they can do about it. Spoke to an employment officer and he said the same. Then saw a solicitor who specialises in Emploment law, and was told there was nothing I could do and a employer can refuse to pay you even if you are still working for them and there is no law to stop them.

Answer 5

No way!

Go to citizens advice.

I did that once and they rang up the company and told them they were representing me and I had a phonecall from the company in 5mins saying that they would send my cheque with somebody that evening.

Go to citizens advice, honestly, its free and they really will help you.

good luck

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Answer 6

If a person takes employment and works a week or two in hand and then suddenly leaves,  they are not entitled to that money.

The employer  has that right to keep it, this is why people work time in hand to begin with.

Answer 7

Failure to work your contractual period of notice is a legitimate reason to deduct a week's pay  from your termination payments but only if it is in your contract of employment and you have acknowledged and signed to that effect.Otherwise,no.