starship Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Hi, Apologies if this is in the wrong forum, I thought there used to be a law forum/section on TV a while ago but I can't see anything listed now. Anyway, I recall reading threads in the past related to employment issues/problems so thought I'd ask here. My gf has been training at a business for about the last three weeks. She has been paying to travel across Bangkok and back during that time and all usual expenses. This is a salaried position not a commission only one. She has her final test tomorrow and the business is saying if she doesn't pass that they will not be paying her any money. She has been studying extremely hard for this position after work hours to midnight or more every day, so she is not being lazy. This can't be legal surely? I recall reading on here before that the employment office/unions are quite strong here? There are other people working with her in the same position. Can any members shed some light on the legality of the business to be able to do this? Also, where can she go to get assistance if required? Many thanks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Ministry of Labor may assist in these matters. http://www.mol.go.th/en/anonymouse/home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 First read what her contract says about the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Was there a written agreement between your gf and the employer? If so, this point should have been clarified in the agreement. If not, too late now. Hope she passes this test okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveK Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Sounds like if she passes, then she will get paid. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 This is not as straightforward as it looks. If she has been working, she is entitled to be paid. The Labour Court will help her get her wages. If, however, she has been receiving unpaid training at the company's expense, with the understanding that she will receive a job offer if she is successful then she may not be entitled to be paid. The difference is the first scenario benefits the company, while the second scenario benefits her. If she is not paid then she should contact the Labour Court. They will tell her quickly and clearly what her rights are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starship Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Thanks for replies. We will know later today if she passed successfully or not. She did mention to me that she had signed something a few days ago to say that she would be working at the business, but that was obviously before she had passed the final test. I do not know the details of what she signed but will check with her later. We will contact the Labour Court if the outcome is negative. Thanks for your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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