A colleague’s mother has been employed for many years as a doctor’s receptionist on a 35 hours per week contract. A new business manager has been appointed who has presented her with a new contract, stating that although she is contracted to work 35 hours she will be expected to cover the surgery’s opening hours ie 48 hours. There has been no consultation, she has been told just to sign it and return it. This surely indicates a major change of employment conditions. She doesn’t want to sign this and is unsure of her position in employment law. Can someone advise her?
Julie Preston