Contractual issue?

[f1nn]

Hi Guys, wonder if any one can help.

I started with my company just over two years ago.

I signed a contract saying that my job role was X, my salary was Y, and my bonus structure was Z.

6 Months later I was asked to incorporate another role into mine, which I was happy to do.

I signed a further contract , where my job role was X1, my Salary was Y1, and bonus structure was Z1.

My employer now wants to phase down one part of my role, and ramp up the other part. I have no real issues with this, but I do class this as a change in the terms of my employment.

My employer has advised me of this verbally, but not in writing.

Am I reasonably within my rights to expect my current salary/bonus structure to continue at current levels until such time that my employer notifies me of a terms of employment change etc?

I do not want to be difficult, especially not in the current climate, but want to maximise my earning potential, and certainly do not want to be worse off.

Thoughts?

[Bonefish Blues]

Your employer seems reasonably on the ball - I'd expect they would inform you of any material changes. Until then, it's not unreasonable to expect that things continue as is.

[anonymous-user]

There will no doubt be a line in your contract which says that you may be asked to carry out "other duties" which is generally a bit of a catch all. If you feel that you should be paid extra for the new role then there is no harm in politely asking for more money, just don't be surprised if they say no.

[rog007]

No contract can cover every aspect of every role. They can, and indeed should, cover those areas you have direct responsibility for outcomes. Therefore, your bonus scheme reflects your ability to achieve those outcomes. The detail on how you should achieve those outcomes could not be put in to a contract, less any specific constraints (budgetary, scope, geography etc).

So, if your key responsibilities have changed, and with them the stated outcomes and thus your ability to active levels of bonus, then an adjusted contract would seem reasonable.