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Milsa Wed 02-Jul-25 17:07:58

I started a new job recently, part-time. I think I am the older one and there is another lady also but she is relative of someone who is from the younger generations. Everybody has a 40h contract and I did not get any contract.

People are coming and being taught more skills and various little jobs around the place and seems everyone knows where the things are and knows how to do more than one task. I am given just one task which is good for me, I do not envisage of climbing the professional ladder but given the fact I am not told in certain terms when my contract is coming and that I am not taught anything but left to get on with my only task, I worry that when the supply ends of making this element, I might be shown the door. I love the job, my only task and seems the colleagues are always cheerful and there is not any bullying or ageism etc

Reasonable or not

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Astitchintime Fri 04-Jul-25 10:53:56

You certainly need a contract and should chase that up ……. and keep chasing it until you get it. What happened at your induction? Were you advised what your tasks and responsibilities were then?
It does sound as though there’s an element of nepotism going on, let’s face it, that can happen anywhere…….doesn’t make it right though.
I hope you get some answers regarding your contract.

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Cossy Fri 04-Jul-25 10:56:41

Get yourself a contract and then have a frank and calm discussion with your manager about training and skills. Good luck thanks

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Magenta8 Fri 04-Jul-25 11:13:06

When you say "everybody has a 40 hour contract" does this mean that you are the only part-timer?

As Astichintime and Cossy say, you must get a proper written contract. One which spells out your hours and your responsibilities, it is a legal right of any employee. You also have the right to a meeting with your employer and you need to ask for clarification particularly you need to know if it is a fixed term contract or a permanent one.

Were none of these matters discussed at interview?

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Milsa Fri 04-Jul-25 16:28:47

Magenta8

When you say "everybody has a 40 hour contract" does this mean that you are the only part-timer?

As Astichintime and Cossy say, you must get a proper written contract. One which spells out your hours and your responsibilities, it is a legal right of any employee. You also have the right to a meeting with your employer and you need to ask for clarification particularly you need to know if it is a fixed term contract or a permanent one.

Were none of these matters discussed at interview?

I am the only part-timer I suppose or think so. So seems their HR needs to study a bit a part time contract making.

I am given the task I can physically manage and is a current ongoing business need.

I am into the system and have payments, slips, holidays etc.

Just not sure what my boss plans for me and my position is. Might be just a mercy: Let's give the lady the job which she can manage and so on

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Milsa Fri 04-Jul-25 16:31:37

I consider it mercy also because physically I have joint issues and is hard to find a job which I can manage but this one I do. So am very very happy and grateful but obviously unless I see what is written in my contract, I have no idea what the future holds

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mabon1 Fri 04-Jul-25 16:39:17

Go to the manager and as for a contract.

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