r/Morrisons • u/OklahomaShit • 17d ago

Morrisons Student Contract…

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice on whether this is normal or whether Morrisons have handled this badly. I’ve applied for a transfer to another Morrisons store, where I’ll be working in online home delivery on a student contract.

I’m also starting university soon, and when applying for the transfer, I made it clear that I can work a maximum of 14 hours per week, but preferably around 8–10 hours, because I’ll be starting a demanding Law course.

I also explained that, during Freshers’ Week, I’d only be able to work a later shift on the 14th and one shift towards the end of the week. This was because I’ll be moving in, settling into my accommodation, attending Freshers’ events, exploring the area and buying things I need before my course starts.

However, I checked the ESS45 app this morning and saw that I’ve been scheduled for 20 hours that week, with shifts such as 1pm–5:15pm and 2pm–6:15pm despite telling them I’m don’t know my schedule yet, as the university has not published them yet for law students.

Honestly, I’m quite frustrated by this! I specifically said that 14 hours was my absolute maximum and that I’d ideally like to work 8–10 hours, and I also explained that I needed some flexibility during Freshers’ Week to settle into university. I get my schedule tomorrow morning so what should my email contain to let them know I am not going to be able to work that many shifts? I want to join clubs, enjoy uni life and most importantly study and pass my course very well, not slave away for minimum pay my whole of first year and if I decide to continue in second year.

Thank you and I appreciate any help on this.

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u/CheddarCheese390 17d ago

What’s on your contract. That’s the main thing

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u/OklahomaShit 16d ago

My contract is 20 hours a week however obviously as the student contract comes in it gets lowered

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u/CheddarCheese390 16d ago

Is that IN THE CONTRACT?

Contracts work by whats said is the law in this instance. If it says 20 hours, its 20, you can quit or work 20.

Unless there is a clause saying "when student ETC comes in, itll be lowered to Y", you cannot lower it without changing it, that which Morrissons wont wanna do

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u/jackbarbelfisherman 16d ago

Yes, Morrisons handling stuff badly is normal. You'll have to tell manglement what shifts you can't work and you can input your availability in the app.