Being messed around with agency

[MoradBustany]

Hi all,

I signed a contract with an agency which states standard working hours 8 hours per day and as clarified by them and per offer is 40 hours a week. Now after starting the contract their timesheet shows standard workings 37.5, when I asked the agency the person in charge with my contract said that he is investigating about this claiming that there was an error and misunderstanding from the client side in regard with the working hours. I really like this job but I feel very disspointed to be messed around. Should I let go or warn the agency of contract violation?

Regards,
Morad

[Zippy]

It's only 2.5 hours per week. I'm sure it will get sorted out.

[pmeswani]

It's only 2.5 hours per week. I'm sure it will get sorted out.

Agreed. For the sake of 2.5 hours, I wouldn't lose any sleep.

[Jeebo72]

Sheesh, just take long lunches and chill ...

[singhr]

if on hourly rate, I might kick up a fuss but if daily, not really a problem.

[badgerpig]

if on hourly rate, I might kick up a fuss but if daily, not really a problem.

Yep

If your on a daily rate it shouldnt matter

[MoradBustany]

I am on a hourly rate. The contract was signed on 8 hours bases. Irregardless of 2.5 hours a week is small or big amount, the agency must adhere to the contract.

[EddieNambulous]

Irregardless of 2.5 hours a week is small or big amount, the agency must adhere to the contract.

Yes they should in an ideal world - and The Dalai Lama should be President of the USA but you shouldn't expect it to happen anytime soon...and neither should you expect agents to play by the rules. They'll try and get away with whatever they can.

So unless you are seriously ready to walk from this gig because of this, or are prepared to incur time and expenses in taking this to court, then it might be better to take a deep breath and just let it go.

[zamzummim]

I am on a hourly rate. The contract was signed on 8 hours bases. Irregardless of 2.5 hours a week is small or big amount, the agency must adhere to the contract.

I agree, 2.5 each week makes 10 hours a month, i.e. 1.5 day extra pay, it would make a difference, if one is staying away from home /commute, the 1.5 days would pay for the accommodation/petrol etc.

However, at these hard times, try to resolve this in a tactful way.

[tim123]

I am on a hourly rate. The contract was signed on 8 hours bases. Irregardless of 2.5 hours a week is small or big amount, the agency must adhere to the contract.

The agency aren't in a position to adhere to the contract (as you call it), the client is in control of the hours that you work.

If you push it, you may find that the client prefers not to have a trouble-maker working for them.

tim