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Hi. I have been employed as a manager of a nz wide bar/restaurant franchise. I have been working in this role for approx 2months. To date I have still not been given a written contract and as I am currently having to work around 70hrs a week and barely get a day off work, I am wondering where I stand.My understanding is a contract, although verbal is as binding as a written contract, however I am worried about just being abused and used without stipulated work hours. Furthermore as a manager I found out that a couple of waitresses are being paid more than i am without the responcibilities that I have.Please clarify my situation for me.Cheers, Will
Already Tried: Tried to discuss with my boss, however he fobs me off with things like you haven't proven yourselve yet etc.
Hi Welcome to JustAnswer. My first response will follow shortly. Please feel free to follow up if anything is not clear
It is most unprofessional, and also illegal not to have a written employment contract. One of the reasons is why you are having problems now-they can exploit you and make you work long hours because of the uncertainty of the contract terms.
You are entitled to insist on a written contract and the items like hours and wages properly defined.
You do not have to work more than 40 hours a week except when you are asked to do so.
You should have meeting with your manager to resolve these issues.