Continuation of 3 months contracts

[wilson83]

Hi, I am currently outsourced for a goverment department. I worked for the goverment originally on a 51 week contract and then a facilities company took me on, doing the same job. I orginally had a 6mth contract and since have been put on 2 (possibly 3) three month contracts. I don't sign anything every three months, it just gets extended.

Can anyone tell me if there is a limit on how many times I can be put onto a 3 month contract before I have to be given a longer contract or taken on permanently? I would like a bit more security in my job rather than worrying if I am getting the boot every 3 months!

Advice appreciated!

[meglet]

Have you asked your employers? Maybe their contract with the government department is also on a short term contract basis therefore they employ you on the same terms i.e. they won't take you on permanently if they cannot themselves guarantee your job.

[wilson83]

Their contract is for 4yrs i believe. Its just changed from one facilities company to another uner TUPE regulations.

[buildersmate]

I've answered your question on your duplicate post.