CherryVimto
Well-known member
Hi All
I know there are quite a few knowledgeable folk on here so thought it would be a good place to ask a few questions regarding a few things I'm not sure/happy about with regards to my contract of employment...
There are no actual working hours as such stated within my contract of employment. It does state:
'Your normal working hours are those necessary for the proper performance of your duties subject to the limits of the working time regulations'
Does this essentially mean they have me over a barrel with regards to the hours they can force me to work, but within the working time regulations?
I have been told by another colleague that in the event of an accident while driving a company vehicle, the company will charge (via deduction from wages) the driver the amount of access applicable to the insurance.
I have not confirmed this myself, but is this something the company can legally do..?
A paragraph starts: 'Please return the following documentation to me by return, to confirm acceptance of our offer:-
* Signed working time waiver
I have signed the working time waiver but am I allowed to give the company notice to withdraw this consent? What can the company legally do considering that they basically state that the signed waiver forms part of my agreement to their terms..?
My contract states that I am 'based' at the companies address although I very rarely go to a job from there as I usually leave from my home address. I travel to each individual site (to perform my duties) in a company van which involves picking up another colleague as we work in pairs. I will then drop off my colleague at home when we get back.
The company owner has stated that travelling time is not part of our working hours and we should work at least 8hrs 'on site'.
Should my working time be from when I start off in the van until I get home, and not 8hrs 'on site' as the owner thinks?
I could potentially leave my home at 5am, picking up my colleague on route and then travel 2.5hrs to the first job.
There could then be potentially 'on site' work for 3hrs with another 4,5 or 6 jobs scheduled for the day with potentially at least 30mins+ travelling time between each. Not including maybe 1 to 2 hrs journey time home.
Realistically it could be anything from 12/14hrs+ each day.
Is this a fair expectation..?
If travelling to/from site is stated as being our own time, and therefore theoretically personal use, would it be fair to argue that fact as the company strongly states that the use of company vehicles for personal use is strictly prohibited..?
I know there are quite a few knowledgeable folk on here so thought it would be a good place to ask a few questions regarding a few things I'm not sure/happy about with regards to my contract of employment...
There are no actual working hours as such stated within my contract of employment. It does state:
'Your normal working hours are those necessary for the proper performance of your duties subject to the limits of the working time regulations'
Does this essentially mean they have me over a barrel with regards to the hours they can force me to work, but within the working time regulations?
I have been told by another colleague that in the event of an accident while driving a company vehicle, the company will charge (via deduction from wages) the driver the amount of access applicable to the insurance.
I have not confirmed this myself, but is this something the company can legally do..?
A paragraph starts: 'Please return the following documentation to me by return, to confirm acceptance of our offer:-
* Signed working time waiver
I have signed the working time waiver but am I allowed to give the company notice to withdraw this consent? What can the company legally do considering that they basically state that the signed waiver forms part of my agreement to their terms..?
My contract states that I am 'based' at the companies address although I very rarely go to a job from there as I usually leave from my home address. I travel to each individual site (to perform my duties) in a company van which involves picking up another colleague as we work in pairs. I will then drop off my colleague at home when we get back.
The company owner has stated that travelling time is not part of our working hours and we should work at least 8hrs 'on site'.
Should my working time be from when I start off in the van until I get home, and not 8hrs 'on site' as the owner thinks?
I could potentially leave my home at 5am, picking up my colleague on route and then travel 2.5hrs to the first job.
There could then be potentially 'on site' work for 3hrs with another 4,5 or 6 jobs scheduled for the day with potentially at least 30mins+ travelling time between each. Not including maybe 1 to 2 hrs journey time home.
Realistically it could be anything from 12/14hrs+ each day.
Is this a fair expectation..?
If travelling to/from site is stated as being our own time, and therefore theoretically personal use, would it be fair to argue that fact as the company strongly states that the use of company vehicles for personal use is strictly prohibited..?