Changes to job role and pay - do I need a new contract?

[Snowflake15]

Hi all, need some advice. (Sorry this is long, want to get the full story across)

I started my job at the end of July, as an office junior doing a bit of everything. However, my job has changed a lot in the last 7 months - I no longer report to the manager I initially did, now to a more senior manager, and I have taken on a lot more responsibility. Thankfully, my pay has been increased with these new responsibilities, and I enjoy the job.

I have just found out I am pregnant, and am wondering whether I need to get these changes to job description and increase in salary in writing - perhaps in a new/updated contract? As it is a small company I haven't really had any of this in writing, although I do have a few emails about it that could be used as proof.

The reason I really care is because in the short while I have been here I have heard a lot about the place treating staff who leave/go on maternity etc badly, a few tribunals in the past and things like that.

Before anyone says 'why would I want to work in a place like that', there's not much choice, and the actual job is good and I do get along with everyone really well, so it doesn't really bother me I just want to be sure to cover my back.

So... Do you think I need to request an updated contract/job description? And if so, how? Just email my manager asking for it? I am not going to tell them I am pregnant until at least April/May. Thanks for reading!

Job descriptions aren't usually contractual, but if you have a job description it would certainly be worth talking to your manager about making sure its up to date. You should have confirmation of your salary increase. You don't need a new contract, a letter would be fine, or even an email.

Thank you flowery

We send amendment to contract letters when some one has a promotion, salary increase, change in job title etc.

It states that all other aspects of the original contract stand in place and that the new job title is xxx, salary xxx and noting the date the changes are to take place from.

If my job title and duties changed I would want a new job description to be able to refer to but as flowery said, an email or basic letter stating changes would work along side an original contract.

Congratulations !
I really wouldn't worry about it as you have e mails and if you have kept your wage slips these are proof of your salary increases.