Wuddy Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I have a friend who plays in a jazz combo. Last Saturday night they were booked to play several sessions at a private residence. For that period the householder was their employer and the house was their place of work. Should the geusts have been allowed to smoke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6th Order Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Was the house a 'public place'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuddy Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 No, it was a private residence, BUT on that night for a short period it became a place of work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 The guidance notes to the Act talk of various classes of work which may be undertaken in a private residence which don't require it to be become smoke free, eg home help, plumbers, builders etc. I've also seen a note, which I now can't find, that says that where someone is engaged to work in a private residence then it should be left as a private arrangement as to the smoking situation. ie, if you take on a cleaner then they should be free to make up their mind if they want to work in a 'smoking ' house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shez Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 For that period the householder was their employer and the house was their place of work. Unless the householder was paying their tax, NI etc, they weren't an employer, they were subcontracting. A small but significant difference as their responsibilities and obligations aren't the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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