I got promoted into the position im in now which is exactly the same work as the guys on £2 an hour extra. As i was still training i never queried a payrise until i got my qualification. Once I did they ranted about the recession and said the role was now fixed to the rate of pay i currently am on. In other words i have gained more responsibility and no extra pay.

Thanks again. Its a shame they can do that.

Thanks for the advise, so i basically have no rights to carry on trying to get a full time contract

Hi, Can anyone help me? I am currently employed on a 20 hour part time contract within the catering industry but for the last 2 years i have been working 37.5 hours or more. My employer states any hours im given over 20 are overtime but im working more hours than full time members of the team on occasions. As soon as i take holidays etc im paid my contracted 20 hours even though i could of worked 40+ hours for several weeks previous. Basically as soon as trade goes quiet im punished and my hours significantly drop. (For example over the december (christmas) period i worked 6 days a week but in January i am now down to 3 days. Whereas fulltime members are constantly on their 5 days (37.5 hour contract). Also the full time members of the team are on a higher rate of pay (thats why they get me to work more hours) , when I question why i cant be on the same rate they tell me that this is the new structure and if im not happy i can leave. Does anyone have any advise regarding getting an improved contract, or are there any laws to help me. A colleague mentioned if I work over 16 weeks on full time hours i am entitled to a full time contract, is this true or is it just speculation. Any advise would be great Thanks