bordergirl57
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Reged: 03/07/2009
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In November 2008 I took a fixed term contract for 6 months to cover a sabbatical. At the 2 interviews for the job, I was told there was every intention of making the position permanent. In March I was then told that the company could not offer me a permanent contract but wanted me to stay and offered me a further 6 month contract. I accepted the offer (which I understand does in fact mean I had a contract for a further 6 months). I had nothing in writing and to confirm the offer I asked about it a few weeks later and was told the offer was still there - I reaffirmed my acceptance. Then in April I was told that the company was giving me 2 months notice to finish at the end of June!
I have gone through the grievance procedure and appeal - the company denies the offer of a 6 month contract and are not prepared to discuss the matter further. Is there any action I can take?
Any advice really appreciated - I'm so frustrated about this!
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Foxie
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Reged: 09/08/2007
Posts: 8004
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I would advise going along to the Citizens Advice Bureau. They were brilliant when Mr F had a problem at work.
Good luck
F x.
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I've learnt that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou.
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GlyfadaGirl
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Reged: 10/10/2008
Posts: 2286
Loc: Surrey
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Sorry I've got no advice...just wanted to say WELCOME to the forum 
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Dormouse
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Reged: 04/05/2009
Posts: 371
Loc: Scotland
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Hi there and welcome
You need to speak to ACAS. If you look in your phone book or online you should get their number. They are excellent at answering employment queries.
Dormouse
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carsma
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Reged: 13/02/2009
Posts: 3281
Loc: Berks
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Welcome from me too, I have no advice except to agree with Foxie about CAB, I used them with various clients and my mother and they were great,
Carsma x
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Scarlets
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Reged: 01/04/2007
Posts: 1889
Loc: Just across the pond
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dO WHAT fOXIE SUGGESTED. gO TO THECITIZENS ADVICE . tHEY ARE PRETTY HOT ON THIS.
i WOULD SUGGEST TOANYONE THAT ANY INCREASE OR CHANGE IN A POSITION must BE IN WRITING
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Goingbackwards
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Reged: 22/08/2008
Posts: 2650
Loc: Isle of Wight
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Google ACAS.... they can tell you everything... good luck !
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marie50
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Reged: 07/07/2007
Posts: 950
Loc: cleckheaton west yorkshire
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I have a friend who has an employment law consultancy and they offer free advice. Not sure where you are but you can email or phone them. they're called The Howarth Partnership,based in Cleckheaton, you'll find them on google. There must be a similar organisation near to you. They've also just set up a company dealing specifically with unfair dismissal claims so it might be worth contacting them, we went to see them this week as my son was dismissed from his job in april but unforunately they didnt feel we'd have a case for unfair dismissal which we thought would be the case, but at least they confirmed what we thought. good luck x
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