Fixed-term employment contracts
Employees' rights
Employers must not treat workers on fixed-term contracts less favourably than permanent employees doing the same or largely the same job, unless the employer can show that there is a good business reason to do so.
This is known as 바카라 사이트˜objective justification바카라 사이트™.
Example Sam is a fixed-term employee on a 3-month contract. A permanent employee doing the same kind of job has a company car, but Sam바카라 사이트™s employer may choose to not offer him one for such a short period if the cost is too high.
Employers must also ensure that fixed-term employees get:
- the same pay and conditions as permanent staff
- the same or equivalent benefits package
- information about permanent vacancies in the organisation
- protection against redundancy or dismissal
However, they바카라 사이트™re only entitled to the same rights as permanent staff working for the same employer, and not an associated employer바카라 사이트™s organisation.
Anyone who바카라 사이트™s worked continually for the same employer for 2 years or more has the same redundancy rights as a permanent employee.
Workplace disputes
Workers on fixed-term contracts should try to sort out any concerns they have with their manager.
If they바카라 사이트™re still not satisfied, they can ask their employer for a written statement explaining their treatment, or complain using the employer바카라 사이트™s grievance procedure.
Their final option is to make a claim to an employment tribunal.