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hi there just wondering if it is legally correct for you work place to charge you for parking at work ? and also parking space not always avalible to use close to building that im working in ?
hi there just wondering if it is legally correct for you work place to charge you for parking at work ? and also parking space not always avalible to use close to building that im working in ?
Employers are under no legal obligation to provide parking for employees.
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If your workplace provides free parking to employees it is asking those who use public transport or walk or cycle to work to subsidise those who drive. Hardly very eco-friendly.
If you are given free parking at your work & your car is not needed for your job then you can be taxed heavily (dependant on location) as receiving a "benefit in kind" I don't know how much our paying but if it's not much your employer could be doing you a favour by charging as this (provided it's not a very low figure) negates any "benefit in kind"
We have had free parking at work (local authority) but from 1st May 2010 they are going to charge some of us to park. Those of us who work in the main civic buildings are going to have to pay (deducted from our pay) but those working at other buildings will still have free parking. Are they legally entitled to discriminate against those of us who work in the main civic buildings. It is a pay cut for some but not all!!!
We have had free parking at work (local authority) but from 1st May 2010 they are going to charge some of us to park. Those of us who work in the main civic buildings are going to have to pay (deducted from our pay) but those working at other buildings will still have free parking. Are they legally entitled to discriminate against those of us who work in the main civic buildings. It is a pay cut for some but not all!!!
As mentioned above Councils should be encouraging people to use public transport to get to work and not subsidise parking. If you use your vehicle as part of your job then they should provide free parking but otherwise its not a pay cut you have the option of leaving the car at home.
You have not read the whole of my question. I have no problem paying to park. My question is: Should not all staff be required to pay and not just some? Please read the whole question before replying, you have assumed I am asking the same question as a previous when - I'm not.
I can see now that not all of my question is on here!!! Try again
I work for a local authority where, up until now, we have had free car parking. From 1st May 2010 we are going to be required to pay to park at our place or work. I have no problem with this as money has to be raised somewhere. My concern is this. The only members of staff who will be required to pay to park are those of us who work at the three main civic buildings. There are other buildings within the authority where there are parking spaces for staff and they will not be required to pay. It seems to me that this is a tax on those of us who, out of no choice of our own, are based at one of the three main buildings. It is, in effect, a pay cut for those of us unfortunate enough to be based at one of these buildings!
Are our employers legally entitled to penalise some of us in this way? The general consensus of opinion amongst the staff seems to be a slight, percentage, reduction in all our wages each month would be a fairer option. I just wonder where we stand legally. I am quite willing to stand up for the cause but I do not know enough about equality law. Am I right in thinking that this is an equality issue? As a workforce we are not being treated as equals as some of us are being penalised because we work in particular buildings.
Exactly - UNISON!!!! They are also basing this cost on the hours worked a week. Under 23 hours £99 per year over that £198 per year - hardly fair to those who work anything in between! It's a tax on just some of the work force. I don't know where we stand legally and can't seem to get any information. The Union have just agreed. We can pay daily but that would be at the public parking cost which would be nearer £4 per day! In one of the buildings there is no public car park - it was purpose built for the staff. It's out of town so no-one would park there anyway!!!
There are many precedents for this - our local council are doing this for some sites, but not others, each based on the prevailing conditions of space, availability and access. The fact some staff are seemingly 'penalised' can be turned on its head just as equally - there are others lucky not to have the problem. So it isn't a case of discrimination, just the luck of the draw.
If there is space to park in adjacent streets without additional charge, park there instead or don't use the car. If the council wish to make use of it for a particular job, then it is only fair they pay for the parking whilst they use it.
A similar complaint came up with a hospital employee who was annoyed at having to buy a permit to park, whilst staff at other hospitals did not. All it proved was that life is unfair, and that isn't going to change!
The general consensus of opinion amongst the staff seems to be a slight, percentage, reduction in all our wages each month would be a fairer option.
How is that fair to those that don't drive? You are already moaning about a 'pay cut' and your solution is for everyone to have a pay cut to subsidise your parking? The obvious solution would be to make everyone pay for parking, but how does that help you? Providing Car Parking has nothing to do with your employer so how can they be penalising you, you don't have to use the car park they provide and you don't have to use your car. If you use your car for work then you are entitled to an allowance from your employer and should be able to claim for parking, if not don't use your car.
Under 23 hours £99 per year over that £198 per year - hardly fair to those who work anything in between!. We can pay daily but that would be at the public parking cost which would be nearer £4 per day!
So the Council is charging you £4 a week instead of £4 a day and you think thats unfair? I'm sure all the Council tax payers who work locally and have to pay £16 a week more probably think that they are being penalised not you especially since its their Council tax thats subsidising your parking.
Green mean person, if you are not prepared to read the whole story, then don't bother to reply!! I'm not moaning (as you put it) - I'm talking about equality in the workplace. We don't live in an area where public transport is readily available so the majority of staff have no option than to drive to work but, obviously, there are a few who do live close by. I find you obnoxious so please don't reply ad I'm not interested in arguing with you. It seems to me that that is what you want - an argument!!!
Bye the way I am a council tax payer and an income tax and every other tax payer. Please don't talk to me about taxes - you know nothing about me, and are not in a position to judge. You know nothing about the type of work I do or what I see so I suggest you keep your opinions to yourself!
Green Mean. Why don't we start again, and you read what I have actually written and not what you think I have written. As I have said I am not complaining about the parking charge, I don't have a problem with it. The problem I do have is that not all employees who drive to work are going to have to pay the charge. You are just picking out bits of what I have written and commenting on those. I have copied and pasted it below so, if you bother to read it all, it may become clear.
I work for a local authority where, up until now, we have had free car parking. From 1st May 2010 we are going to be required to pay to park at our place or work. I have no problem with this as money has to be raised somewhere. My concern is this. The only members of staff who will be required to pay to park are those of us who work at the three main civic buildings. There are other buildings within the authority where there are parking spaces for staff and they will not be required to pay. It seems to me that this is a tax on those of us who, out of no choice of our own, are based at one of the three main buildings. It is, in effect, a pay cut for those of us unfortunate enough to be based at one of these buildings!
Are our employers legally entitled to penalise some of us in this way? The general consensus of opinion amongst the staff seems to be a slight, percentage, reduction in all our wages each month would be a fairer option. I just wonder where we stand legally. I am quite willing to stand up for the cause but I do not know enough about equality law. Am I right in thinking that this is an equality issue? As a workforce we are not being treated as equals as some of us are being penalised because we work in particular buildings.
AJ- do you have a canteen in the main building? - is it subsidised? or perhaps water machine? Is that available in the other council offices. This would apply to other people in other jobs if not you.
Have you contacted other councils to see if this is comparable?
A key test would been whether parking is referred to in your conditions of service. If these haven't changed then it becomes more difficult to argue against.
Have the council offered a (interest-free) loan to pay for the parking?
Green Mean. Why don't we start again, and you read what I have actually written and not what you think I have written. As I have said I am not complaining about the parking charge, I don't have a problem with it. The problem I do have is that not all employees who drive to work are going to have to pay the charge. You are just picking out bits of what I have written and commenting on those. I have copied and pasted it below so, if you bother to read it all, it may become clear.
I work for a local authority where, up until now, we have had free car parking. From 1st May 2010 we are going to be required to pay to park at our place or work. I have no problem with this as money has to be raised somewhere. My concern is this. The only members of staff who will be required to pay to park are those of us who work at the three main civic buildings. There are other buildings within the authority where there are parking spaces for staff and they will not be required to pay. It seems to me that this is a tax on those of us who, out of no choice of our own, are based at one of the three main buildings. It is, in effect, a pay cut for those of us unfortunate enough to be based at one of these buildings!
Are our employers legally entitled to penalise some of us in this way? The general consensus of opinion amongst the staff seems to be a slight, percentage, reduction in all our wages each month would be a fairer option. I just wonder where we stand legally. I am quite willing to stand up for the cause but I do not know enough about equality law. Am I right in thinking that this is an equality issue? As a workforce we are not being treated as equals as some of us are being penalised because we work in particular buildings.
I know what you are saying but sadly life is not fair. I work for a Local Authority and some staff have access to the internet and are allowed to use it at work others don't. Some have a nice cosy rest room with tea and coffee making facilities and a TV some don't. Staff in my department get free parking permits which should cost £300 a year but I have to pay £90 a month to commute by public transport. Some staff work Bank holidays some don't. Some staff get uniform provided others have to wear and pay for their own work clothes. It is impossible to treat everyone exactly the same.
If the other buildings are not in a controlled parking area it would be pointless charging the staff as they would just park on street. £4 a week on Council salary is peanuts when it comes down to it.
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