I have been working for two years now, at the same place and haven't received a contract, it didn't really bother me much as some of my colleagues haven't got one either, but there is talk we are being taken over in the New Year and i am wondering what problems we may have if we haven't already got one?
2006-11-19 02:01:16 · 6 answers · asked by Hannah L 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You have got a contract but it is a verbal contract. by law you should have written contract of employment within 6 weeks of starting the job. You should really ask for a proper contract but before you do write down what you consider are the terms of your current contract. Hours of work, break times, Holiday arrangements, pay review dates etc. and when you ask for a written contract give your boss these details and tell him that is what you consider should be in it. You can also point our that you are entitled to one by law.
In fact it is in the interests of the firm to have written contracts because should they have a dispute which has to go to a tribunal they tribunal will hold this failure on their part as a heavy factor against them and if you can say you asked for one and did not get it that would be in your favour
You do need to see an experienced employment law lawyer as it is a very complex area of law but the CAB should be able to advise on that
2006-11-19 02:23:48 · answer #1 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The contract doesn’t have to be in writing, but you’re entitled to a written statement of the main terms within two months of starting work.
The contract is made as soon as you accept a job offer, and both sides are then bound by its terms until it’s properly ended (usually by giving notice) or until the terms are changed (usually by mutual agreement).
Excellent information on www.direct.gov.uk/Employment/Employees/EmploymentContractsAndConditions
2006-11-19 10:13:00 · answer #2 · answered by Mark W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your employer is legally obliged to give you your contract of employment within a certain period of commencement of the job, clearly they haven't. 'Custom and practice' will heavily influence your role an terms and conditions.
If you're in a union they should provide free legal advice, if not in a union club together with your colleagues and seek professional legal advice
2006-11-19 10:16:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get down to the DHSS nad tell them of this , ask the firm for it , if they refuse you can take them to a tribunal , all people and firms must issue a contract of emplyment , if you need advice face to face without any financeailoutput, go to the Citizens advice Buruea, or phone them up asking the question
2006-11-19 10:11:11 · answer #4 · answered by john r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a union or a personnel department. If not i would speak to the citizens advice bureau or law centre.
2006-11-19 10:04:20 · answer #5 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
speak to your human resources team and explain this to them as they are the people that deal with this.
2006-11-20 06:41:26 · answer #6 · answered by I~Love~Baileys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋