EXCLUSIVE: Workers in the store could face disciplinary procedures if they refuse to comply with measures.
"A measure like this takes a lot of autonomy away from workers. There are certain practices that can almost be excused depending on a certain shop. All managers are fully trained in these guidelines including that a clothing search is strictly non-contact.” Maybe in some you might have to turn your bag inside out if you're working there. Another said: "It felt like they were treating us like animals. It felt like they were violating our privacy.
The rule has been in place for some time but recently managers were given a "refresher" course.
"A measure like this takes a lot of autonomy away from workers. There are certain practices that can almost be excused depending on a certain shop. They can also be told to roll up their trouser legs and sleeves as well as roll their socks down. Another added: "It felt like they were treating us like animals. A spokesperson said: "In common with others in the retail sector, JD informs colleagues when they join that they may be subject to clothing and bag searches prior to leaving any company premises – including clear guidelines that these should be carried out ideally by a member of management and by a person of the same sex. - Trouser bottoms should be lifted to the knee and socks should be rolled down - Coats should be taken off and the pockets and sleeves should be turned inside out "If a store only has single-sex management, then another person of the same sex must be present to witness any search in addition to the management." People weren't happy about it." It felt like they were violating our privacy. It said that those who were "unreasonably refusing to submit to a search" will be "dealt with through the disciplinary procedure and may lead to your dismissal". There was a recent stock take, which showed some stuff missing, and that's when the search policy was upped.
Employees have broken their silence about the contract rule that's even being implemented in some of its Irish stores regularly.
All managers are fully trained in these guidelines including that a clothing search is strictly non-contact.” If a store only has single sex management, then another person of the same sex must be present. Another said: "It felt like they were treating us like animals. It felt like they were violating our privacy. There was a recent stock take, which showed some stuff missing, and that's when the search policy was upped. Read more:
The search rule at JD Sports has been causing concern amongst workers with one source saying it "felt like they were treating us like animals".
"A measure like this takes a lot of autonomy away from workers. There are certain practices that can almost be excused depending on a certain shop. All managers are fully trained in these guidelines including that a clothing search is strictly non-contact.” Maybe in some you might have to turn your bag inside out if you're working there. Another said: "It felt like they were treating us like animals. Jamie Murphy of the Independent Workers Union in Cork city described the situation as a "disgrace", and said it "takes a lot of autonomy away from workers". "If a store only has single sex management, then another person of the same sex must be present to witness any search in addition to the management." It also says that these searches would "ideally" be carried out by a member of management and by a person of the same sex. They said: “In common with others in the retail sector, JD informs colleagues when they join that they may be subject to clothing and bag searches prior to leaving any company premises – including clear guidelines that these should be carried out ideally by a member of management and by a person of the same sex. It felt like they were violating our privacy. It says those deemed to be "unreasonably refusing to submit to a search" will be "dealt with through the disciplinary procedure and may lead to your dismissal". A source in Cork said staff in the city were recently informed they'd be subjected to the rules, and that it followed and "increased levels of theft".