Can I be fired for not attending a mandatory meeting?

Can I get fired for not going to a mandatory meeting? You can be fired for not going to a mandatory meeting. It’s up to your employer what type of action to take if you don’t show up – but being fired is a definite possibility.

Can I refuse to go to a meeting at work?

The employer should inform the employee of the importance of attending and should point out that, if the employee fails to attend the rearranged meeting without good cause, it may take a decision in their absence. The employer should give the employee the right to appeal the decision.

Do I have to attend staff meetings on my day off?

Your salaried employees, like non-salaried employees, are required to attend mandatory meetings on their days off. Even if attending a mandatory meeting would push a salaried employee into overtime, you are not required to pay a salaried employee overtime.

Can my employer make me come in on my day off?

Can my Job Make me Work on my Day Off and Fire me if I Refuse? Firing an employee during his or her day off is a complicated question in employment law. Unfortunately for most workers the answer is: yes. You can be fired on your day off for refusing to show up at work if your employer asks you to come.

What to do if an employee refuses to attend a disciplinary meeting?

A: If you have a disciplinary meeting in the diary and an employee refuses to turn up, we’d recommend you offer the employee another opportunity to attend a meeting. If they still fail to attend, arrange a final meeting and inform the employee that if they don’t attend a decision will be made in their absence.

Can you refuse a meeting with HR?

Yes, you can refuse to speak to HR. But just know the employer can also fire you for refusing to cooperate as a witness to an accident.

Can my employer make me attend a meeting out of hours UK?

To insist that an employee attends a meeting outside of their normal working hours may be deemed unreasonable. If you cannot schedule the meeting during the night shift, it is advisable to contact the employee and agree with them that they will be able attend this meeting outside of their normal working hours.

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