i work in retail and my employer told us today that they are going to make us work untill 8pm every thurs and fri for christmas and its starting next week, and i finish at 5 at the moment,shouldnt they have to give us more notice then a week?
2006-11-09 01:46:21 · 16 answers · asked by babycakes 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Show your boss this, but be prepared to be laid off when you do.
http://www.epinet.org/content.cfm/briefingpapers_bp120
Note your employment status.
2006-11-09 02:03:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're probably out of luck. Unless your employment contract, if you have one, specifically mentioned giving you notice in advance of schedule changes, typically employers have complete latitude in this area. How many people do you know who can't make plans with you more than a week in advance because they have to see what their schedule is?
You do always have the choice of getting a job somewhere else, and during the Christmas season that may not be hard. But the job may not last past Christmas then and, besides, employers are always most interested in people who are most flexible.
2006-11-09 01:51:37 · answer #2 · answered by Key 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the number of hours you should currently be working as it should be less than 35 by law (might be 37, but it's something like that) if it's more, then you should be given time in lieue.
Also, they are changing your working conditions, so I imagine that you would need to agree to the amendment of your contract of employment. Might be worth looking at your contract to see if they can do this without notice.
If you have any worries about this contact acas, they are great.
www.acas.org.uk
2006-11-09 01:56:37 · answer #3 · answered by voodoobluesman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does your contract of employment say with regard to hours?
It may stipulate that your hours are fixed, or it may state that you are required to work such hours as the firm will decide upon reasonable notice.
A week is reasonable I would have thought - how much notice do you need?
If your contract is silent on the matter, then the firm cannot require you to work the extra hours.
2006-11-09 02:13:28 · answer #4 · answered by Matt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a contract, then check it. If you are working retail, it's very VERY unlikely that you have a contract with them. If you don't have a contract, they can fire you because they don't like the way you tied your laces, and they can tell you to do whatever they want. Now, I wouldn't want to work for folks that do that. If I were you, I would find the same job with a competing retailer. Start applying today.
2006-11-09 01:57:33 · answer #5 · answered by largegrasseatingmonster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ACAS rules state an employer should give 'reasonable' notice of a change to working time.
The usual notice period is one week notice for weekly paid employees and one month notice for monthly paid employees - this is only a guide and is not enforced by Law.
2006-11-09 01:54:44 · answer #6 · answered by unqualified 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are they letting you start later? Is it on a rota basis? If so at least you are still going to be working the same amount of hours. If it is overtime your bosses can only expect you to do it now and again. It isn't compulsary but it's looked upon as being committed to your job and helping the company when it's needed.
2006-11-09 01:52:08 · answer #7 · answered by s4ucym1nx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps they have only just decided it may be profitable to open later. Look on the bright side, if its overtime you usually get time and a half if not double normal pay. If its compulsory you should get time off in lieu and it should be in your terms of employment contract (assuming you have one - its illegal for the company to have failed to provide a contract if youve been with them for more than 3 months I believe). Best thing to do is discuss with whoever your boss is and if its negotiable, negotiate! Enjoy
2006-11-09 02:03:43 · answer #8 · answered by lizzy b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not really , this is seasonal overtime
but it would have been, more considerate, to make it clear, to you earlier ; that you needed to do those extra hours .
, so you could make provision for baby sitting etc
.
anything over a 40 hour week is 'overtime . (UK)
' Overtime ' MUST be paid ,at enhanced rates,
and should be optional .
so you can refuse, if you do not wish to work the extra hours .
you may be unpopular, by doing that , but you would be within your rights .
LOL! the Christmas rat race has begun !!
sigh ......
>^,,^<
2006-11-09 02:13:28 · answer #9 · answered by sweet-cookie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the wording in your contract. It will probably have something in there about doing anti social hours. In which your screwed.
2006-11-09 01:48:35 · answer #10 · answered by Alice S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this depends on your contract they should have told u on the interview if your salery is 4 weekly its 4 weeke etc
2006-11-09 02:09:56 · answer #11 · answered by the game 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋