paid during training

[jack daniels]

Hi Abers - looking for serious answers here (I'm asking for non serious aren't I?)

should you get paid during training for a job? I'm doing 3 weeks in all - 2 hours in the evening for 2 weeks and then during the day for 1 week, but I don't know how long yet.

Thanks in advance

[ojread2]

Absolutely! Even if it is just expenses
Personally I would expect the minimum wage per hour and anything else is a bonus

[Octavius]

Is it your employer providing the training?

[jack daniels]

yes he is Octavius, this is my 2nd week & nothing has been said

[helliebobs]

Yes you should get paid. At my work, if you do something like that outside of your normal office hours, you'd get the time back in lieu as well. For example, I recently had to go on a 2 day training course, which was on a Wednesday and a Thursday. I'm not contracted to work on a Wednesday so I have been able to claim that day back.

[jack daniels]

There is no contract yet - nothing has been signed

[Octavius]

You need to provide more details. Are you actually emplyed under contract, did the contract say you had to go on training beforehand, did you agree to that, is this training necessary for you to function as an employee, and what is the type of work/training you are being given?

[Octavius]

Stop drip feeding, and provide something tangible for the love of God!

[jack daniels]

I happened to post my answer b4 I saw your last answer Octavius. Yes the training is needed b4 I can 'go live' it's a job for post office counter staff

[Octavius]

Isn't it a mix between 'on the job' and course based training? I think at the very least you should be provided with expenses, but I would expect that you should be entitled to some form of pay if you have had a successful job application.

I would raise the issue with your line manager before you commence with the course so you know exactly what is required of you and what you are getting for it.

[DarkMajes71c]

it all depends what is in the contract you signed with them. if it clearly states you will not get paid during the training then you shouldnt have signed it without negotiating for at least expenses.

[jack daniels]

as mentioned already - no contract yet

[Eve]

Did you have a signed offer letter which could count as a contract in itself?

[jack daniels]

I've started training without any contract of any kind, all that was said was that there will be training involved, before then being told if I have got the job. It was supposed to be 2 weeks training but that has now turned to 3 weeks as he 'hasn't been able to cover everything'

[greyark]

Yep. It's in your interest as well as your future employer.

[jack daniels]

decided to talk to him about it

Thanks for all your help