[Jonny jones]

hi guys.

i am starting a contract on monday, i have one problem, i have 5 staff there allready so tupe is in,

ive been there occasionally this week just to introduce my self to them and get the feel of the place,
they are all in at different time,
1 comes in at 4.30, its because he has to clean one section before they lock,
1 cleaner comes in at 5.30, a deal previously arranged with previous contractor
the other three comes in all over the place, dont know the reason for this yet, times vary,  5.30, 6.15, 6.45.  its all over the place.

this is the question

can i give them a set time to come in and not get into trouble with any law, i am looking at getting 4 cleaners to come in at 5.30 - 7.00.
the other one at 4.30 i feel i cant move.
 
where do i stand?

thanx jonny

[cml]

It would be advisable to get them all together and find out who agreed what.  Ask them to supply you with their employment contract with previous firm.  You would need to tread carefully until you site these.

There is nothing to stop you changing their hours for best operating procedures of your company but this must be done in consultation and agreement with the employees. 
If the employees claim that their previous company agreed to certain terms you may need to seek further professional advice on this because they could have verbally altered the employees contract and implied new terms by their customary practices over time.

It would be interesting to know if these changes came about just before your take over. 

Good luck

[Scotbrite]

Hi Jonny,
You should be able to change their C OF E if you do it properly. Give them 4 weks WRITTEN notice of change. But it would obviously be a good idea to meet with them first and talk through the need for the changes.
Regards,
Ron