Question about temporary job / job with no written contract

[kid]

Asking on behalf of a friend.
She has been working in her current job for over a year. Her hours were increased for the past 2 months.

My friend has now been given the impression that after Christmas she is no longer needed at work. It might just be a misunderstanding and they mean she is no longer required to do the extra hours, but just incase, she wants to be ready with the facts.
She does not have a contract, but does have wage slips to prove length of service.

Can they just get rid of her if they feel she is no longer needed (due to a re-shuffle of staff) or is there some legal document she can wave in their face?

just checking if anyone can shed any light on this.

I'm not sure kid, but try the ACAS website/helpline. I think once you've worked continuously for a year you do have employment rights. and even without a "bit of paper" a pattern of working (similar hours, being paid) is like a contract, iykwim. hth

She was given the impression that she was no longer needed and therefore would be out of a job in a couple of days.
Thanks for the suggestions, I will check that website Bundle.