merger between two firms. what questions to ask at consultations

[mykiddies]

Merger between two firms and we are transferring over to this other firm. Our terms and conditions will now be the same as theirs. What questions need to be asked?

[kateGB]

Firstly will your tranfer be considered as contious employment or as a 'new' job. We merged a few years ago and one of the things was that it is classifed as continous which is obviusly beneficial when it comes to redundancy...

Secondly are your new T&C;s better than the old ones? EG hours, holiday.

If you are going to be losing then there should be a benefit made up.

When we merged we kept our hours and holiday but when I went onto reduced hours I had to sign a new contract which meant the workign day was .5 hr longer.

I then had to fight to get my pay reduced by only 5 hours rather than 7.5 - which makes a big difference in a month.

If you have doubts then join a union and get their advice.

[MermaidSpam]

Will your paydates be the same?
Any redundancies?
Appraisal/payrise guidelines?
Working hours?
Maternity leave/pay?
Parental leave?

All I can think of for now.

[shonaspurtle]

Here's a wee guide to TUPE
by Unison