What's the best way....

[Dan]

To be fair I don't usually stink at all. I can sweat a lot and still not stink. I think the old age is kicking in now and whatever was going on when I was younger has come to an end. My feet never stink either. Love a morning shower even if I'd had a bath at night though so perhaps just super clean usually. But I was shocked when I stunk I'm not used to it being me. Felt a bit minging. Whoops.

 

[White Room]

Minging, thats an old Army term:lol:

 

[Dougs Third Go]

before you sack him, pop a note in his lunchbox...."Lynx".....or would he think you were coming onto him lol.

 

[Deleted member 9966]

Lynn
If you've had this guy on your books for less than 2 years, you can sack him with no comeback regarding unfair dismissal. Just make sure there's nothing that would allow him to raise a discrimination claim i.e. disability, religious beliefs etc.

If he's an apprentice, with an approved apprenticeship agreement detailing the following:

a. It must specify that the apprentice must undertake to work for the employer under the agreement;

b. The agreement must be either a written statement of terms and conditions in accordance with section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 or a written contract of employment or letter of engagement meeting the requirements of section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996;

c. It must state that it is governed by the law of England and Wales; and

d. It must state that is entered into in connection with a qualifying apprenticeship framework.

then you should have no problems getting rid of him Lynn. Unfortunately back in July my employers were in a situation where all of this wasn't the case and our employment lawyers told us quite categorically it was high risk if we sacked our apprentice. We sacked him anyway, it was a risk worth taking because the guy was taking the absolute pee.

Just hold a meeting, keep it short and sweet and pay him till the end of the week. I'm guessing he'll probably be relieved.

 

[kilty55]

i wouldnt carry him any longer pebbs,you have given him a number of chances by the sounds of it...sounds like the majority of britains youth imo lazy and unemployable

they seem to think that a job means you just show up and stand still..really gets on my nerves

im straight to the point with any lads that come on board now the minute they start gettin lax they are out

 

[Colour Republic]

I've been let down by 3 guys this week alone, ok 1 of them has a sick note as he got stabbed in the face at the weekend so he's forgiven but the other 2 are gonna have a shock when I drop their daily rate for 2 weeks as punishment. It costs me every time I plan for them to be there and they're not, so **** em, take it or leave it.

lynn I'm in a ****ed off mood at the moment, so I'll give your guy the bad news if you want?

 

[Pebbs]

I dont know whats the matter with me, I dont think I can face it today, apparently he is working his butt of today...Think I am going soft...Thanks for all the advice, I know its got to be done, I have to get a grip!

I hate this type of thing.

Lynn

 

[Deleted member 9966]

how about giving him till the end of the week then Lynn? It's only another 2 and a half days, monitor what he's doing and then talk to him on friday if he's half pulled his socks up and let him know that if he doesn't pull his socks up properly next week, then he's gone.

 

[Perry]

Lynn send him to me I have it down to a fine art lol

 

[Time's Ran Out]

As an apprentice he may receive more in state benefits than by having to 'work' for it!
If he's not pulling his weight he has to go or it will cause resentment within the rest of the workforce.
As for the odour - it could be a factor in his lack of enthusiasm if it's been brought to his attention by site humour!
Personally I've found 'Sure' to be very effective as some deodorants tend to make the issue worse.