Workplace Security

[Street Preacher]

The shop where i work is bringing in new stricter security measures, one of which being searches on leaving the premises.

 

We already have checks on backpacks,bags pockets etc but now everytime we leave the shop we have to lift up our trouser legs and then lift up our tops to show we're not trying to nick stock.

 

I'm not that fussed but it does seem a bit extreme and my question is can they legally make us do this or can we tell them to piss off?

[SAXON]

They can yes as long as they aren't touching you I believe.

 

Where do you work?

[Fugitive]

What the fuck do they sell???

[Liverpool lad]

Stop robbing then

[Street Preacher]

Camping shop in town. We don't sell many expensive small items as most of our stock is clothing, tents etc.

 

I'd understand if it was a jewellers or the Royal Mint or something like that but this seems a bit over the top for us.

[Joe Le Taxi]

I got strip searched once in a shop.

 

Well, I say strip searched, I'm now banned from Tesco's.

[md1892]

Wait for the rubber gloves to be snapped on.

 

[Anubis]

You can refuse. I assume the refusal will be met by a telephone call to the police to come and conduct the search. They can detain you if they reasonably suspect you've committed a crime. Refusal would probably be sufficient reasonable suspicion.

[jonnybastard]

Have they ever found anything? Personally I'd politely tell them to fuck off. Are you a union member?

[Joe Le Taxi]

When they start padding you down and he is on his knees and checking your legs, moan softly and run your fingers through his/her hair.

 

That'll show them.

[Guest San Don]

The shop where i work is bringing in new stricter security measures, one of which being searches on leaving the premises.

 

We already have checks on backpacks,bags pockets etc but now everytime we leave the shop we have to lift up our trouser legs and then lift up our tops to show we're not trying to nick stock.

 

I'm not that fussed but it does seem a bit extreme and my question is can they legally make us do this or can we tell them to piss off?

 

Kinell, that's a bit severe!

 

Not sure they can legally enforce this unless it is in a contract of employment. Think its an infringement of your personal liberty tbh. I've worked in banks, government departments and other places where there has been sensitive info about but, I've never been subject to body searches.

 

Have you a union you can complain to? You employer could potentially make things difficult for you if you do take a stand though.

[Fugitive]

Just shove it up your arse. That'll show 'em.

[loadsoftrophies]

That's a load of shite, you don't have to lift anything up. Not a chance in hell that's legal.

[Acid]

Start wearing a bulging trenchcoat and nervously look at the CCTV cameras. Then tell them to shove their search up their arse.

[Magic Sponge]

"Is that a tent peg in your pocket sir? Or are you just pleased to see me?"

[stringvest]

He's obviously looking for a tightly packed bell end smuggled about your person.

[Anubis]

You all need to get together and refuse en masse.

[Lee909]

They cant do make you lift any item of clothing.

Most companies use wands these days to check for theft.

[lifetime fan]

Walk out the shop doing the elephant, should shut the pricks up.

[Street Preacher]

Even the management think it's over the top. We'll probaby get together and refuse and see what happens then. Either that or i'll write perverts on my chest when they're checking me over.

[jonnybastard]

Join the union. Chances are your employer won't recognise them, which means no collective bargaining or free association. However, if you're dismissed or publicly accused of theft for refusing an unreasonable request to expose yourself- the union will pay your legal fees and go after them like a jack russel on viagra.

[Bjornebye]

just start walking out bollock naked after every shift. they will soon swerve it.

[Paulie Dangerously]

I worked in TK Maxx for a few months in my yoof and they used to check your bag as you were leaving but nothing more then that.

 

I've never heard of an employer asking someone to lift up their top

[lifetime fan]

Join the union. Chances are your employer won't recognise them, which means no collective bargaining or free association. However, if you're dismissed or publicly accused of theft for refusing an unreasonable request to expose yourself- the union will pay your legal fees and go after them like a jack russel on viagra.

 

Christ, I really wouldn't want to see Milo on Viagra.