Is this legal?

[sparks_E39]

An employer giving 2 weeks notice of a permanent increase of your hours which you are just expected to accept (already work 45 hours a week, 40 of them paid)

[Incorrigible]

Probably not, but I think it would depend on your contract

I'm not an expert BTW

[Defcon5]

You currently work 45 hours a week, and are paid for 40

What is the increase? If they increase your paid hours to 45, will you have to do 50 hours?

[sparks_E39]

It itsn't mentioned in the contract, it's only a couple of hours but still a piss take, especially for no extra pay.

[sparks_E39]

Defcon5 said:

You currently work 45 hours a week, and are paid for 40

What is the increase? If they increase your paid hours to 45, will you have to do 50 hours?

An hour off a day for lunch and breaks unpaid... however I am expected to work through them regularly.

[TonyRPH]

Looking at it another way, they have effectively cut your pay.

Check your contract, and see if there is a 'contracted hours' clause (or similar).

[sparks_E39]

Will do.