Employment law?

Hi
I have recently been promoted to deputy at our committee run playgroup. Fantastic news as I could finally support the supervisor & get recognition for all the extra I do for the group. During this time our committee changed & my job offer was on different terms to the previous deputy, the terms are different - being that I get paid 38 weeks per year but the supervisor remaind on 52 weeks per year. I was offered 2 hours per week planning at an hourly rate and additional admin hours. Not so bad I thought, I calcluted to receive the same pay I needed to do an extra 5 hours per week. This month I put in my additional hours and committee have refused to pay me.
Am I the only one who can see the injustice, is this legal to do this when I have it in writing they would pay me?
Can any one help. I thought I could make a difference in this job but I now feel they are just using me..........

[Ruthierhyme]

If its already been written down and agreed have they given you a reason why they're not going to pay it ?

Sorry I can't be of much help in this, hopefully someone will be along with more useable information ..

Our playgroup went through a similar type of problem when the school wanted to merge with us. We had 8 staff then, and they wanted to give new terms and conditions, changing from term time to year round working, and reducing weekly hours etc. In our case we were told that they must offer equal or better terms, not reduced terms, as the post holders were already in the postions.

From what I remember, if you take a new position, it doesn't necessarily have to be under the same terms as a previous person had doing the same role. If, however, you applied for the post, and was officially appointed, then they reduced the package that they were offering, I think you have a right to complain. Maybe you would be best taking legal advice - some solicitors offer free 30 minute sessions. You may find this website helpful http://www.berr.gov.uk/employment/em...page16161.html I think the variation of contract section may apply.

How is your committee organised? In most cases people running committee-led groups have no previous employment experience and they may be unaware that they cannot just change terms "willy-nilly". They may have seen it as a way to save money, without realising the consequences!

If I was you, i'd give ACAS a ring. They will take all your details and give you free advice. If they are breaking the law, they will help you fight it.

Jayne :)