overtime query

LittleVoice

kathryn_1 wrote: »

Thank you for the replies. I have talked to my son and he doesn't recall signing a contract. I've told him to discuss this with his employer the next time he goes into work.

Oldernotwiser I understand what you're saying. It's just I thought that it is usual to ask someone if they are available to do the overtime before automatically giving them extra hours. I know this is the case where I work. Perhaps I've just got the wrong end of the stick.

There is no requirement for a signed contract. The employer does have to provide written particulars within a couple of months of the start date. These do not have to be signed but are often included with an offer letter.

One problem with working a lot of overtime and having relatively low basic hours is that paid holiday entitlement is accrued on those contracted (10-hrs/week) rather than the 23+hrs/week which may be worked.