Through my agency I have worked for a Local Authority for 3.5 years in a substantiated post. I would like to have the benefits of full time employment, are there any employment laws that stipulate temps should be offered a contract after a certain period of time (in the UK).
2006-09-11 05:15:18 · 11 answers · asked by laura f 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The short answer is no.
If you want the benefits of a full time position, ask them or someone for such an opportunity.
2006-09-11 05:17:39 · answer #1 · answered by ramnas06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short answer is no.
The agency or the Local authority is under no obligation to offer you permanent position.
Why did you want to be a temp;
Was it a job while at Uni, and are you finished Uni.
Maybe there were no jobs going at the time you started temping. Is it maybe time to start applying for some.
Maybe you wanted to build up experience to get the job you want.
It is likely the agency thinks you want to stay as a Temp employee, so the best thing to do is contact the agency and tell them that you ahve enjoyed the experience you have built up, and you would now want a permanent job in the feild you have temped in (Admin, Accounting, labour etc), and that you have really enjoyed working for the local authority, so you would prefer to continue there as a permanent employee.
if it is a good agency, they will do what they can to ensure you off in the best way possible, and you will also have a stronger case for working at the local authority.
In summary, speak to your agency about your wishes.
2006-09-11 17:29:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say - NO - they have no obligation to hire you. Maybe you should check with other temp agencies for some other opportunities. If you have been there that long it is doubtful they are going to come up with something for you at this point. I understand your frustration completely as I have temped as well. My advice would be to find a new temp agency and perhaps try to get into what they call a "temp to hire" or "direct hire" position somewhere. You have great experience now - look at it that way. Or just start applying at places outside where you work now. Surely you can get something with yoru experience, and you have a job while you are looking so it is in your favor. Good luck
2006-09-11 14:30:53 · answer #3 · answered by Soramdara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the short answer is yes. Once you've worked for the same employer for a period of one year, you should have the same rights as a permanent employee. In fact, I believe that the rules have recently been changes such that a temp worker should be no worse off than a permanent employee doing the same position. Some employers offer cash benefits instead of the benefits to ease admin but you should still be entitled to rights such as redundancy, etc. To confirm, you could contact Acas - http://www.acas.org.uk/. Their service is free.
All the best.
2006-09-12 08:19:53 · answer #4 · answered by scallywag 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'Fraid not.
Hence the term "temporary".
However, having always worked for various organasations on a "limited" contract basis, I've found that if you prove desirable as a full time employee, the offer will come, but it usually means a cut in income, and in any case, there is no such thing now as a job for life.
The system allows employers to be flexible in their current requirements, and also gives the "temp" or contractor a similar freedom to pick the best positions from time to time.
Mind, I know of one chap who started at a London production company on a "temporary contract", and ended up retiring there 33yrs later. They thought that he was part of the fixtures & fittings.
I prefer the interest in moving from one company to another, picking up different routines & methods, yet my father-in-law started as an apprentice and retired within the same company.
So It's horses for courses I guess. Whatever seems best for you, but there is no obligation on a temporary employer to offer a permanant position
Best of Luck,
Bob
2006-09-11 14:03:44 · answer #5 · answered by Bob the Boat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why should there be? Did you not acquire the position as a "temp"? Does this not also imply that you can walk out without two weeks notice?
The better way to handle your situation would be to go your employer and tell him that you have enjoyed working for him these three and a half years, and would like to have a more secure position. Would there be any consideration to change your status to become a new hire for this company?
2006-09-11 12:54:34 · answer #6 · answered by Wise ol' owl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, No. A co-worker of mine worked 8.5 years with an agency before he was offered a contractual post. During that time he was at the whim of the agency..
2006-09-11 12:30:33 · answer #7 · answered by Thaddeus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they have no obligation whatsoever. However if the firm you work for believe the job you do for them is invaluable, and it would be hard to replace you, then talk it over with the boss saying you are thinking of leaving as you would prefer a permanent position. Good luck.
2006-09-11 13:00:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am afraid not. It is the agency that employ you not the Local Authority, their contract is with the agency and not you.
2006-09-11 12:19:00 · answer #9 · answered by dirty den 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't know, but if you post the contact info for that local authority, we'll all harrass them for ya till you get the position, ok?
2006-09-11 12:19:10 · answer #10 · answered by Lobster Dinosaur 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋