(1)
I've been employed by the same company for 37 years. The original contract of employment stated that the working hours were from 09:00 to 17:30, Mon-Fri. After about 6 years, I moved to the IT department where a flexitime system was in operation. I had no problem with this as the arrangement suited me and I've been on a form of flextime ever since,
while non-IT staff continued on the 09:00-17:30 standard arrangement. Some years ago, the company moved to a 08:00-16:30 day which suited most of the staff, although some individuals continued to work the 09:00-17:30 hours. I've now been told that I must work a non-flexible 08:00-16:30 day. My question is: do I have to agree to this or is it a change to the contract of employment?
(2)
Concurrent with the above, I've also been told that I am now expected to get involved in providing out-of-hours cover on a 24/7 basis, along with another individual. Do I have to agree to do this, even if some financial compensation is offered?
Many Thanks for any help.....
I've been employed by the same company for 37 years. The original contract of employment stated that the working hours were from 09:00 to 17:30, Mon-Fri. After about 6 years, I moved to the IT department where a flexitime system was in operation. I had no problem with this as the arrangement suited me and I've been on a form of flextime ever since,
while non-IT staff continued on the 09:00-17:30 standard arrangement. Some years ago, the company moved to a 08:00-16:30 day which suited most of the staff, although some individuals continued to work the 09:00-17:30 hours. I've now been told that I must work a non-flexible 08:00-16:30 day. My question is: do I have to agree to this or is it a change to the contract of employment?
(2)
Concurrent with the above, I've also been told that I am now expected to get involved in providing out-of-hours cover on a 24/7 basis, along with another individual. Do I have to agree to do this, even if some financial compensation is offered?
Many Thanks for any help.....