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Who would I ask to look over a contract?

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ContractHelp · 04/10/2025 20:11

We are all being treated poorly at work, and I believe they are breaking contract - mainly we have contracted hours but are consistently having days cancelled and only being paid for the hours we work (so this week my contracted hours are 40 but I have only worked 25)

Google seems to say that contracts can be written to allow this. I want to pay someone to read my contract and then answer a few questions - mainly are they allowed to keep cutting my contracted hours?

Thanks

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ContractHelp · 04/10/2025 20:11

There are lots of other things but this is the worst

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GeneralChatter · 04/10/2025 20:16

Does your contract say ‘40 hours a week’

EvelynBeatrice · 04/10/2025 20:19

Employment lawyer. Are you in a union? They will be able to help you

AgnesMcDoo · 04/10/2025 20:19

ACAS can give you free advice

Cantthinkofadifferentname · 04/10/2025 20:25

If your home insurance has legal cover, usually includes employment lawyer

Linenpickle · 04/10/2025 20:38

Speak to ACAS

ContractHelp · 04/10/2025 20:42

I've just read it all again Contract says '40 hours'

Then further down in another paragraph it says 'hours can not be guaranteed '

Next time I will get the contract checked before I accept the job! I hope this is something that will be cracked down on in the new legislation.

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