Temp contract

[alinic]

Hi was wondering if after 2years in a temp contract, should it me made permnant? Thanks very much

[cascarelli]

There's no reason for it automatically to become permanent unless there is something in the agreement between the agency and the company where you work.

However, there's been a number of Tribunal cases where the company has had to take on the responsibilities of employer (to pay redundancy etc) because of the way the agreement has been set up.

[alinic]

Many thanks for your reply

[buildersmate]

Cas is correct, but not for the reason given. Its not that the contracts were set up in a particular way - its that after a time an employee gains legal protection from unfair dismissal - irrespective of whether the original contract was temporary or permanent.

[alinic]

Okay let me explain further, a friend has been employed in a private school for over two years full time, should they not make her post permanet? I thought after 2yrs they would have to make it that?
Thanks again

[themalster]

I too work as a temp in Local Governament and have done for over two years. There is a restructure going on and as yet i am in limbo as to whether i will be told im surplus to requirements or whether i'll get a permanent contract (despite the fact they know id like to stay). I have looked into whether i have rights, but it seems that as a temp (regardless of how long ive been here) my rights arent the same as those of a perm member of staff. However, i am able to join the union. But im afraid theres no guarnatee that a temp job will be made perm.

[alinic]

Many thanks for your answers, seems we are all in limbo!