Mixing
![Why do some companies only consider local applicants? [closed]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjbpfN9tAutmK93bJRC3ZoROZzi2TJDms5n8_qJuhgE0a9b52OOHayv3NGT8igAdFL7byXNst-_1DZK5SjrIJ28_6RQPUpBROqMs5s6jo-ZsjX8kjDwfxJufIitH3TaQRXWaGSQKRQib-f/s72-c/1.jpg)
Toilets are broken. What can I do? [closed]
Clash Royale CLAN TAG#URR8PPP
.everyoneloves__top-leaderboard:empty,.everyoneloves__mid-leaderboard:empty margin-bottom:0;
up vote
3
down vote
favorite
This morning I have arrived at the office to an email notification that the toilets in the building are to be used for liquids only due to a plumbing issue. There is no ETA for resolution.
The situation is beginning to get rather uncomfortable.
The office is in England.
I need to relieve myself and I cannot. Was does UK / EU employment law say about the provision of toilets for employees? Am I required to stay in the office if these facilities are not available?
work-environment united-kingdom
edited Oct 7 '14 at 11:44
gnat
3,23573066
asked Oct 7 '14 at 7:56
Gusdor
256411
closed as off-topic by gnat, Michael Grubey, Jan Doggen, user8365, IDrinkandIKnowThings Oct 7 '14 at 13:50
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave these specific reasons:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Jan Doggen, Community, IDrinkandIKnowThings
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – gnat, Michael Grubey
 |Â
show 4 more comments
up vote
3
down vote
favorite
This morning I have arrived at the office to an email notification that the toilets in the building are to be used for liquids only due to a plumbing issue. There is no ETA for resolution.
The situation is beginning to get rather uncomfortable.
The office is in England.
I need to relieve myself and I cannot. Was does UK / EU employment law say about the provision of toilets for employees? Am I required to stay in the office if these facilities are not available?
work-environment united-kingdom
edited Oct 7 '14 at 11:44
gnat
3,23573066
asked Oct 7 '14 at 7:56
Gusdor
256411
closed as off-topic by gnat, Michael Grubey, Jan Doggen, user8365, IDrinkandIKnowThings Oct 7 '14 at 13:50
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave these specific reasons:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Jan Doggen, Community, IDrinkandIKnowThings
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – gnat, Michael Grubey
hello, consider editing the question to make it better fit site topics laid out in help center. In particular, this guidance may help to learn what is expected of questions here. Good luck!
– gnat
Oct 7 '14 at 8:03
What did your boss say when you asked her?
– Jenny D
Oct 7 '14 at 8:07
@JennyD i made the conscious decision to ask the internet before burdening my boss with my bowel movements. Professional courtesy mixed with shame.
– Gusdor
Oct 7 '14 at 8:10
1
@gusdor Wrong audience. Expect a much faster and more to-the-point answer from your boss than from 'the internet'.
– Jan Doggen
Oct 7 '14 at 11:11
3
I know this is not productive, but it's hilarious to me that this question is "on hold".
– coder1
Oct 7 '14 at 20:17
 |Â
show 4 more comments
up vote
3
down vote
favorite
up vote
3
down vote
favorite
This morning I have arrived at the office to an email notification that the toilets in the building are to be used for liquids only due to a plumbing issue. There is no ETA for resolution.
The situation is beginning to get rather uncomfortable.
The office is in England.
I need to relieve myself and I cannot. Was does UK / EU employment law say about the provision of toilets for employees? Am I required to stay in the office if these facilities are not available?
work-environment united-kingdom
edited Oct 7 '14 at 11:44
gnat
3,23573066
asked Oct 7 '14 at 7:56
Gusdor
256411
This morning I have arrived at the office to an email notification that the toilets in the building are to be used for liquids only due to a plumbing issue. There is no ETA for resolution.
The situation is beginning to get rather uncomfortable.
The office is in England.
I need to relieve myself and I cannot. Was does UK / EU employment law say about the provision of toilets for employees? Am I required to stay in the office if these facilities are not available?
work-environment united-kingdom
edited Oct 7 '14 at 11:44
gnat
3,23573066
asked Oct 7 '14 at 7:56
Gusdor
256411
edited Oct 7 '14 at 11:44
gnat
3,23573066
edited Oct 7 '14 at 11:44
gnat
3,23573066
edited Oct 7 '14 at 11:44
gnat
3,23573066
3,23573066
asked Oct 7 '14 at 7:56
Gusdor
256411
asked Oct 7 '14 at 7:56
Gusdor
256411
asked Oct 7 '14 at 7:56
Gusdor
256411
256411
closed as off-topic by gnat, Michael Grubey, Jan Doggen, user8365, IDrinkandIKnowThings Oct 7 '14 at 13:50
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave these specific reasons:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Jan Doggen, Community, IDrinkandIKnowThings
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – gnat, Michael Grubey
closed as off-topic by gnat, Michael Grubey, Jan Doggen, user8365, IDrinkandIKnowThings Oct 7 '14 at 13:50
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave these specific reasons:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Jan Doggen, Community, IDrinkandIKnowThings
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – gnat, Michael Grubey
hello, consider editing the question to make it better fit site topics laid out in help center. In particular, this guidance may help to learn what is expected of questions here. Good luck!
– gnat
Oct 7 '14 at 8:03
What did your boss say when you asked her?
– Jenny D
Oct 7 '14 at 8:07
@JennyD i made the conscious decision to ask the internet before burdening my boss with my bowel movements. Professional courtesy mixed with shame.
– Gusdor
Oct 7 '14 at 8:10
1
@gusdor Wrong audience. Expect a much faster and more to-the-point answer from your boss than from 'the internet'.
– Jan Doggen
Oct 7 '14 at 11:11
3
I know this is not productive, but it's hilarious to me that this question is "on hold".
– coder1
Oct 7 '14 at 20:17
 |Â
show 4 more comments
hello, consider editing the question to make it better fit site topics laid out in help center. In particular, this guidance may help to learn what is expected of questions here. Good luck!
– gnat
Oct 7 '14 at 8:03
What did your boss say when you asked her?
– Jenny D
Oct 7 '14 at 8:07
@JennyD i made the conscious decision to ask the internet before burdening my boss with my bowel movements. Professional courtesy mixed with shame.
– Gusdor
Oct 7 '14 at 8:10
1
@gusdor Wrong audience. Expect a much faster and more to-the-point answer from your boss than from 'the internet'.
– Jan Doggen
Oct 7 '14 at 11:11
3
I know this is not productive, but it's hilarious to me that this question is "on hold".
– coder1
Oct 7 '14 at 20:17
hello, consider editing the question to make it better fit site topics laid out in help center. In particular, this guidance may help to learn what is expected of questions here. Good luck!
– gnat
Oct 7 '14 at 8:03
hello, consider editing the question to make it better fit site topics laid out in help center. In particular, this guidance may help to learn what is expected of questions here. Good luck!
– gnat
Oct 7 '14 at 8:03
What did your boss say when you asked her?
– Jenny D
Oct 7 '14 at 8:07
What did your boss say when you asked her?
– Jenny D
Oct 7 '14 at 8:07
@JennyD i made the conscious decision to ask the internet before burdening my boss with my bowel movements. Professional courtesy mixed with shame.
– Gusdor
Oct 7 '14 at 8:10
@JennyD i made the conscious decision to ask the internet before burdening my boss with my bowel movements. Professional courtesy mixed with shame.
– Gusdor
Oct 7 '14 at 8:10
1
1
@gusdor Wrong audience. Expect a much faster and more to-the-point answer from your boss than from 'the internet'.
– Jan Doggen
Oct 7 '14 at 11:11
@gusdor Wrong audience. Expect a much faster and more to-the-point answer from your boss than from 'the internet'.
– Jan Doggen
Oct 7 '14 at 11:11
3
3
I know this is not productive, but it's hilarious to me that this question is "on hold".
– coder1
Oct 7 '14 at 20:17
I know this is not productive, but it's hilarious to me that this question is "on hold".
– coder1
Oct 7 '14 at 20:17
 |Â
show 4 more comments
1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
There are specific laws in the UK regarding the number of (functional) toilets a workplace should have.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/toilets.htm
I would suggest that you need to talk to your boss and explain to her that it is impractical to work in an environment without loos.
Possible solutions are
- Work from home.
- Use the loos at a nearby office, restaurant, etc. (if practical & the other building owner is ok with it).
- Close the building until the issue is fixed.
I would definitely report the issue to your local Health & Safety office. I would also suggest that you talk to your union rep about the issue. If you're not a member of a union - now's an excellent time to sign up!
answered Oct 7 '14 at 8:34
Terence Eden
10.3k43350
suggest improvements |Â
1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
There are specific laws in the UK regarding the number of (functional) toilets a workplace should have.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/toilets.htm
I would suggest that you need to talk to your boss and explain to her that it is impractical to work in an environment without loos.
Possible solutions are
- Work from home.
- Use the loos at a nearby office, restaurant, etc. (if practical & the other building owner is ok with it).
- Close the building until the issue is fixed.
I would definitely report the issue to your local Health & Safety office. I would also suggest that you talk to your union rep about the issue. If you're not a member of a union - now's an excellent time to sign up!
answered Oct 7 '14 at 8:34
Terence Eden
10.3k43350
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
There are specific laws in the UK regarding the number of (functional) toilets a workplace should have.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/toilets.htm
I would suggest that you need to talk to your boss and explain to her that it is impractical to work in an environment without loos.
Possible solutions are
- Work from home.
- Use the loos at a nearby office, restaurant, etc. (if practical & the other building owner is ok with it).
- Close the building until the issue is fixed.
I would definitely report the issue to your local Health & Safety office. I would also suggest that you talk to your union rep about the issue. If you're not a member of a union - now's an excellent time to sign up!
answered Oct 7 '14 at 8:34
Terence Eden
10.3k43350
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
There are specific laws in the UK regarding the number of (functional) toilets a workplace should have.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/toilets.htm
I would suggest that you need to talk to your boss and explain to her that it is impractical to work in an environment without loos.
Possible solutions are
- Work from home.
- Use the loos at a nearby office, restaurant, etc. (if practical & the other building owner is ok with it).
- Close the building until the issue is fixed.
I would definitely report the issue to your local Health & Safety office. I would also suggest that you talk to your union rep about the issue. If you're not a member of a union - now's an excellent time to sign up!
answered Oct 7 '14 at 8:34
Terence Eden
10.3k43350
There are specific laws in the UK regarding the number of (functional) toilets a workplace should have.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/toilets.htm
I would suggest that you need to talk to your boss and explain to her that it is impractical to work in an environment without loos.
Possible solutions are
- Work from home.
- Use the loos at a nearby office, restaurant, etc. (if practical & the other building owner is ok with it).
- Close the building until the issue is fixed.
I would definitely report the issue to your local Health & Safety office. I would also suggest that you talk to your union rep about the issue. If you're not a member of a union - now's an excellent time to sign up!
answered Oct 7 '14 at 8:34
Terence Eden
10.3k43350
answered Oct 7 '14 at 8:34
Terence Eden
10.3k43350
answered Oct 7 '14 at 8:34
Terence Eden
10.3k43350
answered Oct 7 '14 at 8:34
Terence Eden
10.3k43350
10.3k43350
suggest improvements |Â
suggest improvements |Â
hello, consider editing the question to make it better fit site topics laid out in help center. In particular, this guidance may help to learn what is expected of questions here. Good luck!
– gnat
Oct 7 '14 at 8:03
What did your boss say when you asked her?
– Jenny D
Oct 7 '14 at 8:07
@JennyD i made the conscious decision to ask the internet before burdening my boss with my bowel movements. Professional courtesy mixed with shame.
– Gusdor
Oct 7 '14 at 8:10
1
@gusdor Wrong audience. Expect a much faster and more to-the-point answer from your boss than from 'the internet'.
– Jan Doggen
Oct 7 '14 at 11:11
3
I know this is not productive, but it's hilarious to me that this question is "on hold".
– coder1
Oct 7 '14 at 20:17