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Post by work help on Jun 13, 2017 10:14:17 GMT
Just wondering if someone could shed any light on this?
I work part time in an office, however they havent given me a contract - i havent just started here, have been here for around 4 months.
I gave them good notice regarding 1 day off I wanted, however they are refusing my day off, just wondering if they CAN not allow it as I dont have a written contract?
Any help appreciated thanks
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Post by Philippa on Jun 13, 2017 10:21:09 GMT
By continuing to work there you are accepting their contract signed or not.
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Post by mcnaughty on Jun 13, 2017 10:46:12 GMT
How much time did you give as notice? Was there a particular reason they would not let you have the day off ie. other person also on holiday but booked it before you or a special meeting you had to attend?
One day is not going to break a company so I am surprised they are kicking up for no reason. Basically if they are being nasty for no reason they you need to find another job or next time go sick! If they have a good reason then you need to just put your head down and get on with it. xx
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Post by work help on Jun 13, 2017 10:57:48 GMT
I gave 5 days notice for 1 day off, 1 lady is working away so fair enough. The other works 3 days however I have been in and covered days when they have took holiday, but no one will come in for 1 day to cover me! I dont have any meeting etc to attend.
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Post by honeypot on Jun 13, 2017 23:39:15 GMT
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Post by gillwales on Jun 14, 2017 4:08:06 GMT
When you start a new job you can advise them which days you are unavailable, I know this does not help in this case but it is a useful tip to know. Is there a holiday rota displayed so you know what is available? Try to give more than 5 days notice in the future, just remember until you have worked in a place for a year; contract or not they can dismiss you without a reason.
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Post by kateanne0 on Jun 14, 2017 10:41:12 GMT
Not sure if you mean you advised at the start interview/employment that you needed a specific day/date off? If this is the case the company should honour that agreement, as it would with any holidays that have already been arranged. However, if your presence is business critical they could refuse the requested leave
You are entitled, by law to have a contract of employment, even if it is zero hours or part time employment. It makes issues like this more easy to resolve. Do you want the same day off every week? You appear to be 'playing ball' covering for other staff being off, in all fairness, they need to 'play ball' as well.
Prior to retirement I worked 4 days a week with every Friday off. However, I was flexible on this so that if I needed to be in the office on a Friday I would take an alternative day off.
You need to address this matter with HR if there is one available and/or your immediate manager.
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