Question: Is my employer in the wrong?  When I took my job I was told there were certain expectations for me............ ..to be 'on call',I have to answer a support phone upto an hour or so after I finish work and all weekend (this is a new reduced version it used 2 be 24/7)  I recently requested a copy of my contract to see what wording there was regarding this as I have only had covering letters to add to my original contract.(I transfered jobs which did not have 'on call'.)  It took my HR department 6 weeks to tell me they did not have a contract on file for me and a further 4 weeks to get a new copy drafted.  when i did finally get thecontract the 'on call' was only mentioned in a covering letter stating that salary included an 'on call' allowence.  Is this right surley this should have been put into the contract?  I have had a session with my boss because there was a day when I lost the phone and knowbody could get hold of me but I rang in a day later to sort problems.  I'm being bollocked for something there not even prepared to put into contract can I do anything about this?

Answer: if it is not in the contract and you have not signed the paper to agree to it, they can't make you work the extra hours and they can't fire you if you don't.\n\nThe fact that took six weeks to get back to you and then came back empty handed only to have to redraft a new means that they have not been properly informing for of their expectations and your rights.\n\nIf they say that the 'on call' nature of your job in reflected in your wages you have te right to ask for a break down of pay. i.e basic wages and on call allowance. if they don't provide you with this seek advice.\n\nIf you signed the contract (the original) you should have been given a copy which they also sighed.\n\nIf you are not happy with the way they are treating you go to the citizen advice bureau as they have employment specialists on hand to inform you of your rights and they can even speak to your boss on your behalf.
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