I have been working in a upmarket fashion retail shop for 2 years 3 months. I work tues and fri . My contract more or less says 16 hours a week to suit business needs.
However, when I went to the interview I was very clear that I could work 2 fixed days a week , but not weekends. This was fine and I was offered tues and fri.
About 18 months ago I agreed to work a Saturday to help out. But since then especially since this summer they have asked me to do more and more Saturdays , a swell as my weekdays.
She also asked if I could be more flexible on my 16 hrs. I said not really , as my youngest is in reception and I have to book her into after school club on fixed days, and can't just chop and change days.
Also about 18 months ago a full timer left and her very best friend took the job( I don't think head office knew they were mates) and she works mon- fri full time , does not worn weekends.
Now it's got to the point where I am being put on the Rota for at least 2 Saturdays a month. I didn't mind doing the occasional one but now it seems expected! I have to say I can't do some and it's all a bit awkward.
The reason why her friend who works full time does not do weekends, is because she has a family. One is at Uni and the other is 18 and never around.
This is also the reason I don't want to work weekends. It's very awkward to say anything.
Basically is my tues and fri agreement when I accepted the job a verbal contract?
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Is a verbal agreement about the days worked ok?
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freakazoidroid · 17/01/2013 20:39
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