How do I react to a boss who doesn't keep the promises she made to me during the hiring?

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I've been temping in my role and after many years, I was asked to go permanent or leave my role (they're making temp cutbacks). I decided to go permanent and my boss verbally told me to carry on temping for a few weeks, she'll contact HR, do a mini interview and she'd get it sorted. However, nothing was in writing. Now, after a good few weeks, I've been told I was unsuccessful at this 'mini interview' and they've given my job to someone else! Do I have any rights, as the job was supposed to have been mine, as discussed verbally?

That's shit, but no, they didn't officially offer you the job and you were always going to be offered an interview.

No unfortunately not. It was a shame that your manager made it sound like the interview was a mere formality, when actually it was a crucial part of determining whether or not you got the job. Verbal 'contracts' aren't worth the paper they are not written on I'm afraid. Good luck finding something even better.

Worst thing is I'll be without a job in a week as I trusted her to give me the job she promised me and I waited. I've learnt my lesson. If I'd have known I wasn't going to get the job, I'd have looked for a job ages ago and all this just before Christmas too😧. I'll have to sign on now too.

Contact ACAS as if you have genuinely been temping there “for years” you may have rights against unfair dismissal, regardless of whether your contract is temporary or not. (Assuming you are employed direct on a fixed term contract).

Yes this a good call.

Unfortunately, I was working there through their temporary staffing (zero hours contract) for 11 years 🤷. I trusted her that the job would be mine. Silly me.

11 years "temping"? Sounds very permanent regardless of zero hours status.

Definitely one for ACAS or an employment law solicitor if you get legal aid.

Call ACAS asap

Youve been getting holiday pay etc I assume

If you have eleven years' service, and haven't been P45'd for less than 8 days including a Sunday in that period, at the very least, you are entitled to statutory redundancy. There should have been a proper process but rather than focus on that I'd keep it amicable and make sure you have a good reference.

Good luck and take care.

I too would say you could well be entitled to redundancy.

Ring ACAS - the 11 years service on a 0 hours contract, and now been given notice is important. The promised role is less so.

Eleven years! Were you working through an agency?

No, their inside 'temporary staff bank'.

You have been employed for 11 years.

Temporary my arse!

Contact ACAS x

Are in the UK?
You are considered permanent after 4 years so you need a pay out if they end your contract.

Thank you. I contacted ACAS and my employer is in the right (it's the NHS).

I am so sorry to hear this.

They don't deserve you. Hold your head high and move onwards and upwards x

Was commenting then edited as see OP you have already contacted ACAS.

Hard to hear this. Frankly I don't think any employer should be able to temporarily employ someone for this long and I'm shocked their are no implied contractual rights after 11 years. How are you fixed for WFH and what are your skills? There are a fair few organisations including Macmillan currently advertising for advice/support roles- but it may not be your fit, obviously.

Thank you very much everyone. What added insult to injury was my manager asked me, "Will you be a lady of leisure now"? How crass is that? It's her fault I'm in this mess - not my choosing!!!!!!!!!!!
Another manager has arranged an interview for a 12 month fixed term contract with another dept, but it's a banding lower (less money) than what I'm on now. Problem is I work 4 days a week (as I look after my mum) and this role is 5 days a week which really won't work out for me. Shall I just take the job anyway if offered it?

Hi. What is WFH? Thank you for your reply. I work in admin as a secretary/patient pathway coordinator.

Work from home 😊 there are roles out there that may fit your skill set

I'll try - thank you.

Sounds like you have plenty to offer with your experience and if you're also caring then a WFH or hybrid role might be good for you. Good luck!

I imagine your boss has made the promise based on what she wanted and he have told her no that cannot be done. It sucks. There should be a law that stops this. We had a temp for five years. Same story. Not allowed to take her on despite all her knowledge about the post. Had a newbie with no knowledge. Original girl expected to train her. Totally shite. Sorry op