Canopus Report post Posted October 13, 2007 After all the fuss with the referees - and one hasn't been contacted yet - I am starting my new job on Monday. There is something I am a bit concerned about. The job is a contract position and legally I class as being a self employed contractor as opposed to a full employee of the organisation. I can also be given the boot with only 1 weeks rather than 1 months notice. I'm now wondering what my rights are when it comes to problems resulting from AS. The organisation has an occupational health department but can they offer support or am I exempt from their services in some way? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted October 13, 2007 (edited) It's impossible to know how they work. You really need to ask them. Congratulations on the new job! Edited October 13, 2007 by Tally Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
llisa32 Report post Posted October 13, 2007 Hi Canopus - Congrats on the new job! I can only advise considering the company I work for but this is how It works within there: Contractors can be given the sack with a weeks notice - but the upside to you is that equally you'd only ever need to work a weeks notice rather than a month. The pays generally better being a contractor but usually you do not get access to the 'companys' 'perks' like private healthcare, Occupational health etc. But...it may well be different where you will be working, I can only speak of my own experience. Do they have a website at all for employees where maybe HR policys and such are available ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted October 13, 2007 Hi canopus, I have absolutely no idea on the 'serious' stuff here, but did want to add my congratulations to the thread. Great news L&P BD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted October 13, 2007 Congratulations, Canopus! I don't really have any advice wirh regard to OH...have you told your new employer that you have AS? Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted October 14, 2007 Congratulations on the job Canopus . Sorry, I haven't any advice on your rights. Annie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zaman Report post Posted October 14, 2007 (edited) As a manager myself, I would suggest that it may be worth talking to the HR department in the first instance, and if necessary, explaining to them how it may impact on your role there. If you are up for it, a conversation on the subject with your line manager in the first couple of weeks will probably help them. They will probably not have a clue about AS unless you tell them. If you don't feel able to do that, then pointing them towards some web links on the subject, or giving them some handouts would help them. As for your 'rights' I think that legally you don't have many - but it depends on the terms and conditions of your contract. The fact that they have taken you on shows that they want the skills that you offer. If I was your manager I would want to know about any 'conditions' that would impact on how well you carry out that role - but I can appreciate that I'm probably not a good example in this instance! And I nearly forgot to say, congratulations! Edited October 14, 2007 by zaman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frangipani Report post Posted October 14, 2007 I'm now wondering what my rights are when it comes to problems resulting from AS. The organisation has an occupational health department but can they offer support or am I exempt from their services in some way? Hi Canopus Contractor or not you are still able to make enquiries about their policies. I suggest you casually chat with them to see where you stand. If they are unable to surely they will suggest alternatives. I imagine they would be very accomodating. All the best Fxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted October 14, 2007 So pleased about the job Canopus, let us know how you get on <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted October 14, 2007 Congratulations on the new job and wishing you all the best for tomorrow. Clare x x x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted October 14, 2007 Just adding my congratulations, Canopus, I hope your first day goes well. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleRae Report post Posted October 15, 2007 No advice Canopus, but congratulations on the job. Hope all goes well today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canopus Report post Posted October 15, 2007 I have now finished my first day. It was really an induction day as I haven't been assigned any work to do yet. Occupational health was mentioned as part of a presentation so presumably I have access to their services, but will enquire with them tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted October 15, 2007 It would be good to make yourself known to them. It would be better to prevent any problems before they occur, or at least deal with them in the early stages, than wait until a problem occurs and say, "oh but I have AS." Glad the first day went well. Good luck with the 'real' work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossgrove Report post Posted October 24, 2007 Belated congratulations on the new job! How are you getting on? Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaisyProudfoot Report post Posted October 24, 2007 Congratulations from me too. Hope its going ok and you've had a chance to speak to OH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites