Employer Forcing me to go on voluntary course

[justiceman]

I have a job interview in a few weeks with a new employer.

In my current job I am able to arrange shift cover so long as skills match.

My employer has refused to authorise this shift swop as I am meant to be on a course that day.

I need this day off for my new job interview

The course is voluntary and does not form part of my of my contractual obligations or role map.

Where do I stand. Can someone point me in the direction of the appropriate legislation / law pertinent to this issue.

Kind Regards
JM

[ULA]

Re: Employer Forcing me to go on voluntary course

Although allowing a shift swap ordinarily your employer does have the right to refuse this particularly if they have arranged for you to attend a training course.

Would it not be possible to explain to the company where you are being interviewed that you have a training course to attend that day and could an alternative date be arranged?