Hello,
I recently got employed this year and sign a 3 months contract with them i started work on the 2nd of January with them but after working for two weeks they have contacted me stating that we will be putting people on standby or telling me not to come to work anymore what i want to know are they allow to do this is there a way around this or no?
Thank you.
I'm pretty sure they can, as I assume this would covered in your contract.
Read the contract, then read it again
Can be pretty one-sided
Always read your contract before you sign so that you know what you're in for. I suspect there is a clause that allows them to do exactly what they did to you. If not, consult an employment-law specialist (not OzBargain forums).
"law specialist (not OzBargain forums)"
So, not the same thing?
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not same. OzBargain forum is for traffic regulation posting
Covered by 'laws'?
Not sure what field or sector you're in.
But for IT Professionals, they can let you go before the contract end-date as long as they give 1-2 weeks' notice.
Standard 1 week notice
You need to look at your contract, but most will effectively have a "termination for convenience" clause that allows them to put you off with (usually) two weeks' notice.
Check the contract. Hours/work location etc can be as directed by the client or wording to this effect.
If it's like any other contract I have seen then Yes.
A) You are a contractor.
B) Even if you weren't you would likely be in the probationary period.
C) You are a contractor.
I have been a contractor for 12+ years straight.
Next time negotiate your golden parachute clause in the case they want to terminate contract. Only poor contractors sign whatever contact they can get.
But seriously, if you want traffic accident help, post your contract.
Read the contact - it'll probably have some clause in there or conditions of work.
It's unclear what kind of industry you're in, or if it's rostered or full-time condition or if you've gone through an agency or employed direct by the company.