Employment Law

Marcon

slenderkitten said:

General_Grant said:

slenderkitten said:

Even at the interview they gave a clear indication that they were not sure! This is why I am asking. It took 3 months for me to get my employment contract. 

So you had worked for 3 months before they wrote telling you who they were as your employer, what your pay would be, what your job would be, your hours of work and your holiday entitlement?

 This is another reason why I am questioning what's going on. It says in on 6 months probation (I work as administrator) until they write confirming I have passed otherwise it's another 3 months.

When I got the contract it looked a bit amateurish as was supposedly with the solicitors. But there's no signature date below where I signed.  There is someone else who has been here longer than me they haven't had their contract yet and it's been almost 4 months for them.

Sounds pretty sloppy from an employment perspective, but your employer is far from alone in that. 

slenderkitten said:

Hi I applied for a job and started it 3 months ago the advert say it's permanent.  We are a sub-contractor and operate on site, the contract ends in December but are in talks with them is what I have been told.

Can I ask if they can get rid of me if the contract is not renewed. 

Yes, easily, I'm afraid. They do need to give you whatever notice is specified in your contract (or if no notice, then statutory minimum applies - in your case, one week).

slenderkitten said:

Even at the interview they gave a clear indication that they were not sure! This is why I am asking. It took 3 months for me to get my employment contract. 

So they were being completely honest and upfront and you took the job knowing it could end abruptly if the contract wasn't renewed and their services as subcontractor were no longer required.

General_Grant

slenderkitten said:

General_Grant said:

slenderkitten said:

Even at the interview they gave a clear indication that they were not sure! This is why I am asking. It took 3 months for me to get my employment contract. 

So you had worked for 3 months before they wrote telling you who they were as your employer, what your pay would be, what your job would be, your hours of work and your holiday entitlement?

 This is another reason why I am questioning what's going on. It says in on 6 months probation (I work as administrator) until they write confirming I have passed otherwise it's another 3 months.

When I got the contract it looked a bit amateurish as was supposedly with the solicitors. But there's no signature date below where I signed.  There is someone else who has been here longer than me they haven't had their contract yet and it's been almost 4 months for them.

For what is required by statute there is no need for you - or them - to sign the document setting out the job, pay and so on.