Turnover is high in the hospitality sector. This is due to two main reasons. On one hand, employees themselves are looking around for a new challenge. On the other hand, there is a lot of job switching due to temporary contracts. As there is currently no CLA hospitality, employees need to be extra careful when signing a new contract. The period without a CLA can have consequences for your new employment situation.
Changing jobs
Despite the crisis, there are still many vacancies in the hospitality sector. Particularly for chefs and quality hosts/hostesses, the demand is high. Do you work as a chef or host/hostess and are you looking for an even more enjoyable workplace? Then pay close attention: resigning is subject to a number of rules and can have consequences. Therefore, read carefully how you can resign.
Forced to look for another job
Unfortunately, it also happens regularly that employees have to change jobs not on their own initiative. A contract expires automatically (ends on the agreed date), or an employee is dismissed. If you are dismissed, don't sit back but stand up for your rights. Read here what you need to do if you are dismissed.
I recommend you immediately contact FNV hospitality if you are dismissed.
If your contract expires automatically, there is little you can do. Make sure you know in advance where you stand, so you have time to look for a new job.
No CLA means good negotiation!
In short: if you enter into a new employment relationship after 31 March 2012, you need to be extra careful before signing a contract. This applies not only if you are going to work for a new employer but also if your contract is extended with the same employer. It is wise to have your contract checked by the Information and Advice Centre of FNV hospitality.
Because there is no CLA, you are free to negotiate, for example, your salary level. Be aware: it is allowed to pay the statutory minimum salary during the period without a CLA. Do not agree to this. Use the period without a CLA to agree on a salary that you find reasonable and that you can live on.