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Questioner

Two years ago I started working for my current employer. I followed a training for this job. I have a contract for the duration of the training. After that this will be converted into a permanent contract, and it says: hours in consultation. Now I have been offered far fewer hours than I want to work (without consultation). To what extent am I obliged to accept this? How strong are the words: 'in consultation'? In addition, my employment contract states that I must work for two years after graduation or else pay back part of the training. Is it reasonable to say that I want to get rid of the repayment arrangement, since the hours to be worked have not been determined in consultation?

Lawyer

It seems to me that the number of hours should not deviate much from the previous number of hours. Certainly not without consultation. I assume that it was also the intention of the parties that you would work for approximately the same number of hours. Another interpretation by your employer now seems to me to be evidence of bad employership. I therefore advise you to indicate this and to negotiate again about the number of hours. If you cannot reach an agreement, you can take the position that you do not reasonably have to reimburse any or almost any costs. If you cannot reach an agreement with your employer, I will be happy to help you. Labor law is my specialty. Feel free to contact me without obligation.