I started in May on a 25hr contract over 4 days but ive always been rotared for 5 (32.5hrs) with one day off which could be any day and the other day off I have to put it down as overtime.
Shouldnt I have a say in whether I have two or one day off a week?Sometimes I fancy only working 4 days but im always automatically put down for 5. Iam a reserve so my duties change each week. Ive started getting a bit cheesed off because they conveniently had my days off this week.as xmas and boxing day. Ok ill get it back but I feel a bit shafted sometimes being fairly new. Iam in the union but im also only on a temp contract and sometimes feel a bit frightened to push my weight a little because of the contract im on.
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Down for 5 days a week,should be 4.
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Re: Down for 5 days a week,should be 4.
I am on a similar contract, but only work 4 set days (Wed - Sat). If I come in on Monday or Tuesday I get overtime, but it is only if I want it.
In your case, since they are giving your fifth day as overtime, this suggests that you do not have to go in on that day - i.e. overtime isn't compulsory!
If you have anything in writing that says you are on a 4 day contract, that'd be good to show them when arguing your case. Your union rep should be able to help you though, I would've thought.
Personally, I'd also find it a bit awkward arguing this since I'm also on a short term contract (I guess that is what they are banking on - that we won't complain - would not do this to somebody on a permanent contract who'd been there years) - but I think that you are well within your rights to work your contracted hours!
In your case, since they are giving your fifth day as overtime, this suggests that you do not have to go in on that day - i.e. overtime isn't compulsory!
If you have anything in writing that says you are on a 4 day contract, that'd be good to show them when arguing your case. Your union rep should be able to help you though, I would've thought.
Personally, I'd also find it a bit awkward arguing this since I'm also on a short term contract (I guess that is what they are banking on - that we won't complain - would not do this to somebody on a permanent contract who'd been there years) - but I think that you are well within your rights to work your contracted hours!