Legal assistance in labor disputes

Questioner

I have been working for the same employer for two years now. In my first and second appraisal interview it was described that I would be allowed to do a training course of approximately €10,000. In the second appraisal interview, last November, we agreed that I would get a permanent contract and that we would discuss this further in February 2014. Now there is a reorganization and all temporary contracts are being terminated. Including me, despite earlier agreements. I can certainly understand this, but I think the organization has an obligation to make an effort towards me. They indicate that they cannot do much, and do not see the agreements in my performance reviews, recorded, as binding. What can I do? I would like to part ways in harmony, but what can I reasonably ask of my employer as an obligation to make an effort?

Lawyer

Send a registered letter to your employer in which you refer to the agreements made with you and in which you state that he must adhere to the written commitments made to you, unless the employer can provide compelling reasons and prove them. You conclude the letter by stating that you reserve the right to take legal action if the employer does not keep to the promises made to you.

Questioner

Dear Mr/Mrs Korving, Your proposal is rather formal, is there a middle way? I would like to enter into negotiations, where I can demonstrate that it is legitimate that I am compensated and I have the question what is somewhat realistic that I can ask. I look forward to receiving your response. With kind regards.

Lawyer

You want to be compensated by your boss, but what do you want to be compensated for? Have you already completed the training? A reorganization can have compelling reasons not to have to implement agreements made. In this case, the training promised to you. This should be examined in more detail by an employment lawyer who is aware of the entire story, including both performance reviews. If the performance report states that you could be employed on a permanent basis in February, you can claim this. You must then make this known in a conversation or by letter. Written and registered is always better, because you can then prove what steps you have taken. If this is not recorded, you must be able to prove that your boss made this promise to you. If this is not the case, your temporary contract will expire on the contract date.