I started working for a company 18 months ago.

The advert said 37.5 hours. My offer letter did not talk about terms. I was clear that I did not want to be contracted more than 37.5, even though I choose to work more.

Once I had joined I was told by the people on my site it was 37.5 hours 8.30am to 5pm.

Now 18months on I have been presented with a contract that says my hours are 8am to 5pm.

At no time have I been given anything in writing about my terms. Perhaps foolishly I have been coming in early and starting just before 8 because it was easier to get things done and the traffic was quieter.

To accept it, i am accepting a salary cut and it is really causing me alot of stress both in work and at home.

Is there anything I can do without causing real problems. At the moment the only option I can see is to leave as it is not what i wanted


needing advice