I have been working for company for 10 months now and still havnt signed contract.?
I started in november and was told that in four months i would finish probation period and would sign contract. it is now August and still no contract. Where do i stand in this, could i take leave on full pay untill they produce contract? I would also like to state that along with the contract also came a pay rise. Am i still eligable for this money and if so do i claim for interest also. Im under the impression that i am a perment employee even though ive not had a contract stating this.
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If you are in the UK, you have to have written terms and conditions of employment within 8 weeks of starting. In the absence of written terms, statutory terms apply. Annual leave accrues from day 1 of the employment and the statutory minimum is 20 days a year including bank holidays.
The fact that you were offered work, turn up and do it and are paid constitutes a contract in UK law. Probationary periods are not relevant and have no basis in employment law.
You should speak to your boss, or the HR department if there is one. I believe that the maximum length of time that you should have to wait before signing your employment contract is 12 weeks (3 months). Ask your employer - preferably the HR department). If you get no joy, then go to your local Citizen's Advice Bureau.
Best of luck!
How do you expect an answer when we don't even know on which planet you live?
I would go and have a chat with your boss/personell dept, by now you should have signed a contract if you are a permanent employee and not a temp.Are you a member of a union, if so have a word with your rep.
I have always received my contract before starting and then review before signing. If you started as a temp then that would be different. If you started with the company on the understanding that after the probationary period you would become a perm employee I would visit the ACAS website as there is lots of information on there about employment law. There is also a help line number where you can speak to them direct..Also speak to the HR department if they have one as you must clarify your position with them... Hope you get this sorted but please speak to the helpline as they will be able to advise on the legal implications
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