I've been working in my new, full time job for 3 weeks and haven't signed a contract. should this have been done before the commencment of work? going to talk to my boss about it but wanted to know where i stand first!
2006-10-09 03:57:49 · 10 answers · asked by spikycacti 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Every employee should have a contract of employment - this is simply to protect their rights in the workplace.
I would be wary of starting work without the terms and conditions of employment agreed, prior to my start date.
I would be especially wary to not have seen or signed a contract after three weeks of working.
Without a contract, your employer can change your hours, your pay, or dismiss you, all without warning.
I wouldn't feel secure in such a job.
By all means speak to your boss but be polite, because if he/she is not the respectable sort then you could be looking for another job.
Ask about your hours, pay, holiday pay, overtime pay, and bank holiday working.
IMPORTANT: If there is anything you do not agree with, don't sign, and walk away. Signing a contract you are not happy with is worst than having no contract at all.
It could be a simple mistake, in that your boss is a busy person, or he/she has a secretary who deals with these matters and she's busy, or forgetful...
... but it has been 3 weeks. I doubt your boss will approach you, so ask asap, if only to get peace of mind.
Good luck with it.
2006-10-09 04:35:26 · answer #1 · answered by anon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should really have signed a contract within the first week or so. If you have some kind of probation period for work then they usually let that go and then, depending how you did, you get to sign a contract. Make sure you have got a contract within your first month since if anything does go wrong you have your contract to fall back on. If you don't have one then you can be at their mercy.
2006-10-09 11:01:23 · answer #2 · answered by Raide UK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contract for work? I never had one. What type of job do you have where they offer contracts? A lawyer once told me that contracts are only worth the trustworthiness of those who sign it. So even if you have a contract, most likely they will write it so that only you are bound by it, and they can do whatever they want. Talk to others in your job category and find out what has worked for them.
2006-10-09 11:01:15 · answer #3 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you on trial period, if so you might not get a contract till after trial period is done, But everyone should have a contract, even part time workers, but does not have to be a written one, if you are in the UK you can go to the on-line job centre site and if you look it is on there about contracts and other advice to workers.
Hope this helps.
2006-10-09 11:04:21 · answer #4 · answered by Angel-Lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your employer is legally bound to supply a contract of employment within 2 months of your start date - however you should have received a conditional offer of employment stating your primary terms and conditions prior to you accepting the post - how else would you know what you were accepting. Technically when you accept your first salary you are agreeing to be employed under the "conditions of contract" - anyway - your job description is of much more relevance than your contract.
2006-10-09 11:09:09 · answer #5 · answered by fireside_jo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is imperative that the employer supply a contract. If this is not done you can get your union rep or labour department to give you one. Make sure you are on the books. Old trick of the trade.
2006-10-09 11:01:47 · answer #6 · answered by Charles Athole M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont sign the contract just yet, you have to know what is writen in the contract and what they expect of u. and of course you have to find out if you agree with it or not.
Speaking to your boss first would be a good idea so you know where you stand.
2006-10-09 11:00:26 · answer #7 · answered by krystaldolls 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your boss has eight weeks in all to let you have a written statement of certain contractual terms.
2006-10-09 11:00:54 · answer #8 · answered by SteveT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALWAYS sign a contract!!
2006-10-09 11:05:24 · answer #9 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing to stop you asking your new boss your quite within your rights good luck
2006-10-09 11:51:18 · answer #10 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋