bet we never get closure
Looks like you're right....
bet we never get closure
Indeed, however the army are unlikely to make him buy his own gun.
I bought these when working at a different place entirely and the manager there was fine with them and obviously it was a completely different type of store so irrelevant but these are what I am using.
Unfortunately I now work in a supermarket, I really am grateful for a job, mortgage, baby, food, utilities.. apparently they're not free and I hate being out of work so its win win!. Currently going through recruitment process with the Army and can't wait to be gone from here.
When I started here I used my own shoes and wrecked them within 2 weeks as they were going out/smart shoes (didnt like them very much and figured why spend money when I have shoes already!) they were just for looks but they ruined my feet, so I decided to wear my trainer/toecaps and see if anything was ever said then I'd go get some proper ones.
A few times I've been stopped by random managers, one asking where I got them from and was fine, think they wanted a pair, another stopped me for wearing trainers but was fine once they knew they were toecaps just told me to change the laces to black ones.
Now.. on Sunday, I was pulled up by another manager, who now I think about it has actually asked me about them before and was fine once I said they were toecaps but I dont think they remember this. They told me that by the next shift I should have gone and bought a new pair of shoes or I'd be sent home, without pay. A little annoying after wearing them for over a year without any problems, so I said that I couldnt afford it so this person gave me until Friday (payday) to get some or again would be going home without pay. So I said I doubt very much I'd be able to afford anything then either, wanted to buy myself some time to look into if I'm supposed to have steel toecaps or not for the job and if so if they're meant to be provided. Dont have the hand book to hand so I'll grab one tomorrow when I'm in.
I can afford it but I just didnt appreciate the way this was done (infront of another staff member on the shop floor) and the small time frame I was given after wearing them for so long without a problem. Plus it was early and I was cranky
As a side note and not sure if its relevant but a new staff member had the wrong shoes on one day last week which they've been wearing for the past 8 weeks since they started and as there was an inspection visit so had a new pair of shoes bought for them and isnt expected to pay for them.
I've had a little google around and I can't find anything definitive on supermarkets, I do work in the warehouse quite a bit and I do lift things that if I dropped it would probably break something. Aswell as pulling cages and catching the back of your ankle is quite unpleasant!
Tempted to go and speak to the store manager and see what he says to me about the shoes before I do anything but would be nice to know if I actually need steel toecaps and if they're meant to be provided or not. Not that I'd wear them if they're likely to be anything previous places use.
I'm not quite sure how much longer I'm going to be there, all dependant on the Army and my fitness but certainly past this Friday so I think I maybe stuck with getting a new pair of shoes so expect a spec me some awesomely comfy smart steelys soon!
TL : DR
Where do I stand with the "going home without pay" bit? (I'm thinking they can send me home under the dress code, if its in the contract/hand book) but not sure about the without pay?)
Do I need steel toe caps for working in a supermarket as I regularly work in the warehouse and should this be provided for me?
Any PPE (which toe caps would come under) should be paid for by the employer. Unless contractor in which case PPE is their responsibility....
Just as a helper... I've got a set of Magnum Composite toe cap boots which are comfier than any safety trainer i've found... and matches standards for safety.... Polishes up nice too which looks good.
When I left school I worked for Tesco as a warehouse/shop floor person and was provided steel toe boots, and as far as I'm aware they have to be provided if you user roll cages and plat trucks!