When a company takes you on after passing interviews etc, are they obliged to give you a contract before you start the job? And, if you've been there some weeks and they still haven't given you a contract, are they breaking the law and can they then just terminate your position and get rid after 12 weeks?
2007-12-12 01:08:34 · 9 answers · asked by Angelfish 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
Every employer is legally required to provide the terms and conditions statement (contract) within 8 weeks of the employee starting
The statement sets out the statutory rights of all employees eg pay...hours...holiday.....grievence proceedures etc etc
An employer can 'get rid' of an employee without reason if the employment has lasted less than one year unless the dismissal was on the grounds of discrimination
Have a look on the ACAS website for further info
2007-12-12 09:03:59 · answer #1 · answered by stormydays 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The law in the UK is that they have to offer you a contract to sign. It's reasonable for them to provide it within several days of starting the job rather than before you start, but they still have to give you one. You should ask for one if you haven't got one yet. Whilst workers who work without a contract are afforded some rights, from your perspective it's more reassuring that you have one.
However, I think you're getting a bit confused regarding them getting rid of you after 12 weeks. Typically, most employees start of a three month probation period. During this time, yes, the employer can terminate your employment very easily - they really don't need a reason at all. It's a trial period for both of you to see how well you fit into the job and into the company. But this applies to EVERYONE whether you have a contract or not.
2007-12-12 02:43:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
This link may help you. http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/employment/contracts_of_employment.htm#what_is_a_contact_of_employment
In fact, if you are offered employment and take up your position in good faith, there exists between you and your employer an oral contract. The problem is that the terms and conditions will not have been fully stated and the employer might seek to change what you understood to be the terms of your employment. It is not possible to answer the part of your question relating to termination without knowing more about the job and the conditions of employment. Many people nowadays are taken on with a temporary contract or as what is termed "temp to perm". They should have good reason for doing so if they propose to terminate your job and give a reasonable period of notice.
2007-12-12 08:06:39 · answer #3 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally you have a 3 month contract (but will vary on different companies) then they can decide weather to make it permanent or not after 12 weeks. In that time the company are well within there rights to terminate contract.
2007-12-12 01:13:36 · answer #4 · answered by JUL'S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should get a contract within 8 weeks of starting work. It is illegal not to do this.
If you have lied about something or your references come back and are bad then yes they can terminate your contract
2007-12-12 08:44:55 · answer #5 · answered by Scottish Fee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK, you have to have written terms and conditions within 8 weeks of starting.
Whether or lot termination is reasonable or not depends on the circumstances. Suggest you look at www.acas.gov.uk and ring their helpline if in doubt.
2007-12-12 02:52:49 · answer #6 · answered by fengirl2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 08:38:59 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the US, then no they aren't required to give you a contract - most jobs don't. If you are elsewhere, like the UK, then the answer is probably different.
2007-12-12 04:34:12 · answer #8 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Most employers do not have you sign an employment contract.
2007-12-12 01:23:20 · answer #9 · answered by Expert8675309 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋