Chapter 3
Employment Terms
(This section summarises terms that also appear in your contract of employment. Where marked contractual, the contract is the binding document.)
Probationary Period
Where your contract of employment provides for a probationary period (typically three to six months for new employees), the following applies during that period:
- You will receive regular feedback on your progress.
- Either party may end the employment with one week’s written notice.
- At the end of probation we will confirm your appointment in writing, extend the probation if more time is needed, or end the employment.
Where a probationary period applies, it may be extended once, for a period no longer than the original probationary period. If your contract does not provide for a probationary period, this section does not apply to you.
Hours of Work
(Contractual.)
Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break. That amounts to 37.5 hours per week.
Site work may occasionally require early starts, late finishes, or weekend working. Where weekend or unsocial-hours work is required, we will give you as much notice as possible and agree time off in lieu on a case-by-case basis.
Pay
You will be paid monthly by bank transfer, normally on or before the last working day of each month. Your payslip will be provided electronically and will show gross pay, deductions, and net pay.
If you believe there is an error in your pay, raise it with Mike Wood as soon as possible so it can be investigated and corrected.
Notice Periods
(Contractual.)
Where a probationary period applies, either party may give one week’s written notice during it.
Otherwise, and after successful completion of any probationary period:
- Up to four years’ service: one month’s notice from either party.
- Four or more years’ service: one month plus one additional week for each complete year of service beyond four years, up to a maximum of 12 weeks.
The company reserves the right to make a payment in lieu of notice.