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Sessional staff
everythingisgoingup · 15/03/2023 20:18
What does this mean?
I don't have a contract but work in education should I have one?
Tried to raise it with HR and think they are being a bit dodgy.
Anyone know the rules?
Thanks 
Quveas · 16/03/2023 07:27
There are no "rules" but it would be usual to have a contract or statement of the main terms. Sessional workers are usually exactly that - people who are employed based on the fact that their employment is worked via "sessions" - periods of time. Another term used might be casual workers. Their employment may be session by session, others might have a regular pattern of sessions e.g. 2 - 4 every Tuesday and Thursday.
Why are you asking? HR may not be forthcoming, but they generally aren't "dodgy".
Verylongtime · 16/03/2023 07:35
Isn’t it a normal term? Quite common.
Who do you think is being dodgy? HR?
freeandfierce · 16/03/2023 07:40
I'm in FE and teach on a sessional contract, they use me to cover sickness etc and short course where they can't guarantee permanent hours. I get an enhanced rate which includes holiday allowance. Lots of teachers have these it just leaves you vulnerable if the hours dry up, highly unlikely in the current situation.
everythingisgoingup · 16/03/2023 12:27
Thanks for replies
I have no written agreement setting out t and c's
I agree that it is a vulnerable position to be in
Anyone else?
everythingisgoingup · 16/03/2023 12:28
I am not sessional either I work on an ongoing basis 🤷♀️
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