measuretwice
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I am in my present role 6 years, and it has always been based from home. Two years ago the company I work for was bought by a much larger company, and I signed a new contract. I felt under pressure to sign the contract, that I had to do it to keep my job, but I have learned from Citizens Information since that I could have resisted it without losing my job.
My new contract states that I would be based in the city where I live, and that I may be required to work at any office.
Citizen's information told me that if the location of where I work were not in the contract, I could argue that 'due to custom and practice, my working from home has effectively become part of my contract'.
I have reason to believe I am going to be asked to start commuting to work, and due to responsibilities I have separate to my employment, I am not sure that will be possible.
Do I have any kind of case to resist if I am asked to start commuting? Or is it clear, I signed the contract, even if I felt pressurised, and they can ask me to work anywhere and I just have to do it or quit my job?
My new contract states that I would be based in the city where I live, and that I may be required to work at any office.
Citizen's information told me that if the location of where I work were not in the contract, I could argue that 'due to custom and practice, my working from home has effectively become part of my contract'.
I have reason to believe I am going to be asked to start commuting to work, and due to responsibilities I have separate to my employment, I am not sure that will be possible.
Do I have any kind of case to resist if I am asked to start commuting? Or is it clear, I signed the contract, even if I felt pressurised, and they can ask me to work anywhere and I just have to do it or quit my job?