Work contracts

[Eastender]

I have been working at a local residential home for just over 1year. In fact I started last january 05 but due to personal reasons left in may 05 and then went back in August 05 and am still presently employed there. However my question is this I have never received a contract of employment to this day, in fact I am not sure that other members of staff have contracts. Are the company I work for legally bound to give me some sort of contract? also I work part time and have been told I am not due any holidays!. Anyone know of a web site I can check out for my own personal security. Or help me with this question. Thanks

[jennifer_cro]

All employees are entitled to receive a 'statement of employment particulars' or some form of contract within eight weeks of joining a company.

Under the Working Time Directive, you are entitled to holiday which for a full-time person is 20 days (including bank hols I believe) so this would need to be pro-rated in your case.

www.dti.gov.uk is a great website for checking out your employment rights.

Good Luck!

[THECORBYLOON]

ACAS are a good source for employment rights and you can find info about part-timers and holidays here .