I started work 6 weeks ago on a 6 month fixed term contract with a view to extending at the end of that 6 months.
I received a letter from employer today saying I have now satisfied all their conditions in my contract of employment and my offer of employment is unconditional.
Does this mean they have changed my contract to permanent?
What if I dont want to become permanent or if I want to renegotiate salary before going permanent?
2007-09-12 10:04:28 · 7 answers · asked by The Chocolatier 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
No - it sounds like you have got through a company's probationary period - unless they issue you with a new statement of particulars stating that you are permanent, then the fixed term contract remains.
Your employer can make such a change to your terms, so long as they give you notice. You couldn't challenge it in a tribunal anyway until you've been there a year. If you did challenge - what case would you have? You'd be claiming that your employer has constructively/unfairly dismissed you by extending your contract!!?? How would you have been disadvantaged?
You can renegotiate your salary at any time, regardless whether you are permanent or temporary. You could find another job and/or give notice of intention to quit if you really want to force the issue, although it's risky. But at least with a permanent contract you'd have a choice.
If you are on a fixed term contract the power in a salary negotiation would surely be with the employer - you could find your responsibilities/salary downgraded as easily as improved.
2007-09-12 11:30:07 · answer #1 · answered by Tufty Porcupine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suspect that it depends what your original contract says and I would check that carefully, to be sure that what you understood as fixed term didn't cover this situation. My understanding is that In principle, your employer should not be able to change any of the terms of your employment without your agreement, but if your original contract said something along the lines of it being automatically extended if your work was satisfactory, then you may already have agreed to it? It sounds like they are offering you a new contract of permanent employment, but, like I said, I'd be inclined to check. Your HR department should be able to advise you and a reputable employer shouldn't mind you asking this question.
2016-05-18 00:08:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask, but it sounds like they are planning to offer you a permanent position after your contract ends.
Unless your contract stipulates otherwise they cannot change your employee status witout your consent.
2007-09-12 10:19:49 · answer #3 · answered by arimarismacon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means they are making you permanent instead of probationary. You don't want to be permanent? I'm sure they will find somebody who wants to.
2007-09-12 10:46:11 · answer #4 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The letter is only an offer. You have the rights to reject if you're not comfortable.
2007-09-12 12:44:39 · answer #5 · answered by SGElite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,, is it possible you did not read the contract ? Have your lawyer look at it.
2007-09-12 10:31:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak to them about it.
2007-09-12 10:18:17 · answer #7 · answered by firebobby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋