Being paid less then contract i signed

[ScottNash]

In April i was hired by a company for 6 weeks however once those initial 6 weeks were over i was asked if could stay over the summer months.

 

It took them a few weeks to produce what i believe was an employement contract for me to read over & sign etc.

 

In the contract it stated i would be paid £10.75 per hour but i have just checked my 2 wage slips & it turns out they have been paying me £9.19 per hour which at no point i read or was told about.

 

Maybe a stupid question but can they do this because i am only working temporary?

 

I think the correct term used to describe my contact is "fixed term" although i am not sure & basically what i am looking for is reassurance that i can politely complain/enquire about this or maybe advice in how i should approach my employer about this situation. I've only really just started my working life & am not very well versed in employment rights.

 

Thanks

Edited June 21, 2013 by ScottNash

[Conniff]

Morning ScottNash and welcome to the forums.

 

Do you have a copy of the contract ?

[ScottNash]

No, i was never gave a copy. All the documents i signed are kept in a folder. I plan on going into the office on Monday morning & asking the secretary for the folder to see it again before i take the situation further.

[Conniff]

Yea, that is what I would do, ask can you have a look at your contract to be certain. If it is how you say, it could very well be a genuine error. If there is a photocopier in the office, ask can you have a copy.

[ericsbrother]

You are entitled to a copy so just politely ask for one for your own records and then ask if there is anything else that would normally be given to new employees such as staff handbook, H&S briefings etc