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Change of location before contract commences?

12 April 2010 20:14

I recently signed a contract to supply services to a company, which they also signed.

They have since postponed the start date twice. I have now just received a text, of all things, from the Agency. They have stated that the work is to be split between Edinburgh and Bristol 50% although the contract states the location to be Edinburgh.

Where do i stand on this?

I am returning to work following a break for Maternity and have had my daughter in nursery for 2 weeks now as i was supposed to be working. I have also rejected other contracts as i've commited to this. Any help on where i stand would be appreciated.

Thanks

Hartley 21 April 2010 09:23

It does sound as though they've changed fundamental elements of an agreed contract, and you've had loss of earnings while the agreed start date has been put back etc. Worth talking to a legal advisor I'd say, see if some will give you a few minutes on the telephone giving you an indication of your options without charge initially. You'll then be better armed with facts before you decide what action, if any, to take. If you're based in Edinburgh, working in Bristol half the time is time away from home you may not be prepared to accept.

The other issue is biting the hand that might feed you other work..