DH is self employed but has worked for one company for previous 6 years.
Has always had paid holiday with them.
2 years ago he left, company were desperate for him to go back so offered him pay rise, increased holiday but wanted 6 months notice period from both sides.
He has an email detailing all of this and the boss (who has now left) agreed and said when can you start?
He also has a contract drawn up by the company stating all the terms, however it is only signed by him, not the company.
Over past 2 years he has been paid and had holiday according to that contract.
New boss now come in and wants to change DH's role and big pay decrease. DH has refused so today they have given him months notice verbally.
He is waiting to get it in writing then he will state that he will be invoicing for the full 6 month notice period.
Do you think that the contract will stand up or is it not worth the paper it's written on as it hasn't been signed by company and he's self employed?
Thanks for any advice as getting myself really worried.