14th March 2006, 02:37 PM
Sounds illegal to me - a letter to the Inland Revenue, or to an employment tribunal, might be in order. Also to the IFA - if a complaint is made, they will investigate and, if proved, take action. There may be grounds for action under Rules 5.1 or 5.5 of the IFA Code of Conduct, which say:
However, it is also familiar. I know that one of the larger units in the north of England used to do this as a regular practice in the early to mid 1990s. Luckily, I only worked for them once, for 6 weeks, and then went over to the dark side.
However, on that 6-week job, they did extend site work by a week - and then tell us at the end that the client had not agreed the extension, so we would not be paid for a week's work that we had already done.
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished
Quote:quote:5.1 An archaeologist shall give due regard to the requirements of employment legislation relating to employees, colleagues or helpers.
5.5 An archaeologist shall give due regard to the welfare of employees, colleagues and helpers in relation to terms and conditions of service. He or she shall give reasonable consideration to any recommended conditions of employment.
However, it is also familiar. I know that one of the larger units in the north of England used to do this as a regular practice in the early to mid 1990s. Luckily, I only worked for them once, for 6 weeks, and then went over to the dark side.
However, on that 6-week job, they did extend site work by a week - and then tell us at the end that the client had not agreed the extension, so we would not be paid for a week's work that we had already done.
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished