(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.....