My employer has breached my terms of contract?
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Ye its illegal what they have done, you always have to sign a new contract for changes especially ones to do with wages. Sue them for loss of earnings and stress
Follow the CAB's advice. They are not allowed to do this to you!
If you have given citizens advice all of the information then it is probably correct. It is hard to tell from the limited information that you have provided.
The process that the citizens advice have recommended is the correct course of action, as long as you have provided them with all of the information.
If they have changed the terms of your cntract without your agreement, they have clearly broken the law.
If the worst comes to the worst, look for a good emaplyment lawyer - many will work on a no-win no-fee basis but this should definitely be a last resorrt. Explore every option internaly, but stick to your guns and do not klet them mess you around.
Bad companies only get away with it if you become their victim.
Best of luck, hope it gets sorted out satisfactorily.
Do exactly what C.A.B have advised as they are correct in the advice that they have given.A company must inform you by law prior to any change in your signed contract..
too right, dont let them walk all over you and make a stance for future employees
mine do it all the time,
You dont happen to work for the NHS too do you?
We have all had someones full time job shared out to us part timers. No extra pay.
Get everything you can and fight them to the claw.
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I would go external only once you feel you have exausted all internal procedures and discussions.
I'd escalate up a few layers of management, making it clear what you next action will be so giving them a chance to understand the importance of it. Take each layer a week at a time, giving then time to formulate a response.
Once you go external, theye will get extreemly defensive and your long term position may become untenable,
Your employer appear to have unilaterally changed the terms and conditions of your employment, which they can not do. It is very important that you raise a grievance in writing with your employer, and let them know that you are continuing to work under protest. Otherwise they could argue that you have ignored their breach and "affirmed" the employment contract by continuing to work.
The company should have a grievance policy which will tell you to whom a grievance must be addressed - it will usually be your line manager.
You should be asked to attend a meeting to discuss your grievance, which should be investigated. The company will then give you their decision. If they do not agree with you then you have a right of appeal, which will usually be to someone higher in the organisation.
If you have raised a grievance and an appeal and have still not got anywhere, then it is appropriate to make an employment tribunal claim for unlawful deduction of wages.
It sounds like you have been given good advice by the CAB. ACAS can also help - they have more specialist knowledge of employment law than the CAB. Find them at http://www.acas.gov.uk and get the number of your regional office.
sue him for its a sure win in court
as most people on here have suggested the CAB to you there is many circumstances to which an employer can breach your terms of contract i.e they will be certain clauses in your contract i.e read it carefully if you do not have it you can ask from your employer a replacement copy it is better if you get another copy for your own evidence if you persue this matter to civil proceedings to see if anything has been changed from your original contract to your replacement contract this would therefore incriminate any company and would be vital information to any employment solicitor you insruct to to act for you in civil courts thus be warned your employment lawyer should warn you that if you take civil proccedings against the company and lose the case then you might be liable for costs
They most certainly have, if they change your contract they have to give you written notice 4 weeks before the changes take place. They should not be able to reduce your contractual salary either follow the CAB advice and also call ACAS for further advice. Persevere and Good Luck!
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