How long after starting a job should you receive your contract?

Beyou

I started my job two weeks ago but still waiting for them to post me my contract how long should I wait for before I ask them where it is? I have no idea when I'm getting paid and hopefully it's stated in the contract. I have emailed them back the forms they told me to fill out but they haven't even emailed back saying they received when I clearly stated in the email (which I have sent twice) to let me know that they received my email. Does this unprofessional?

ohreally

A written statement within 2 months.

[Deleted User]

I've never taken a job without a contract first; it's nuts to do so. How do you confirm your working hours, your holiday, sick pay allowance ect?

Beyou

ohreally wrote: »

A written statement within 2 months.

Ok thanks.

Beyou

ringo_24601 wrote: »

I've never taken a job without a contract first; it's nuts to do so. How do you confirm your working hours, your holiday, sick pay allowance ect?

They emailed me a handbook which had that information in.

Beyou

ohreally wrote: »

A written statement within 2 months.

Is it bad to email them and ask them about when my pay day is?

Andy_L

Beyou wrote: »

They emailed me a handbook which had that information in.

Then that counts as your contract

"Contract terms could be:

in a written contract, or similar document like a written statement of employment
verbally agreed
in an employee handbook or on a company notice board
in an offer letter from the employer
required by law (eg an employer must pay employees at least the National Minimum Wage)
in collective agreements - negotiated agreements between employers and trade unions or staff associations
implied terms - automatically part of a contract even if they’re not written down"

https://www.gov.uk/employment-contracts-and-conditions/contract-terms

bugslet

ringo_24601 wrote: »

I've never taken a job without a contract first; it's nuts to do so. How do you confirm your working hours, your holiday, sick pay allowance ect?

I usually issue a contract after 2 weeks, just in case someone decides the job is not for them in the first few days, or we decide;)!

Normally the basic terms have been discussed at the interview and then confirmed in the offer letter.

bugslet

Beyou wrote: »

Is it bad to email them and ask them about when my pay day is?

Not in my opinion. If they haven't clarified it with you, then I would in your shoes.

ScorpiondeRooftrouser

ringo_24601 wrote: »

I've never taken a job without a contract first; it's nuts to do so. How do you confirm your working hours, your holiday, sick pay allowance ect?

You ask them?

I've started many jobs where I knew these things but hadn't received a formal contract. The contract was generally signed in the first few days.

ScorpiondeRooftrouser

Beyou wrote: »

Is it bad to email them and ask them about when my pay day is?

No, it's a perfectly reasonable and every day request.