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A couple of fixed term contract questions

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tysfoot
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A couple of fixed term contract questions

Post by tysfoot »

Hi,
I have a few questions, not to sure if this has been posted in the correct room

I’m currently on a 3 month rolling fixed term contract and have been for 14 months, my question is, when if ever will it be made to a permanent contract. I worry as Royal Mail is approaching possible privatisation that if it does they will get rid of me.
Ive heard rumours they have to make you permanent after 2 years of service, is this true ?

Also, I’m currently on a 33 hour contract but have been approached by another office to go there on a 37 hour contract, (this is only because i left and rejoined royal mail in 2010 and the possible 37 hour contract is at my original office)
If i go, is it possible that if i could get a 37 hour fixed term contract at another office then 6,10, 12 months down the line could they reduce my hours back down to 33 or even less.
Also if i move office do i lose my seniority

What rights do we have on a fixed term contract ?

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Re: A couple of fixed term contract questions

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In the real world diddly squat, sweet fa
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Re: A couple of fixed term contract questions

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The 2 year thing is being ignored by RM,it is now 4 years,but they are still chattin about it...
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You don't lose your seniority if you move offices,as for your contract,they can change that when it needs to be renewed,whether you move offices or not.
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