Hi
To set the scene, Im an agency nurse struggling to get as many 'hours' as possible. Child care commitments mean that im only available to work 3 days per week, so if something comes up then im game.
The problem.
I used to work for agency A, but the work dried up so i found agency B. All was bliss till work started slowing up from agency B and i was re-contacted by agency A (who were now swamped with work). Fine I'll work for both i thought...
Agency A said: "sure no problem, work for who you like, we'll just check for availability with as much notice as poss "
Agency B said: "work for anyone else and we wont give you any more work. we will know if you have worked for another agency by checking your tax details, so dont even think about it "
I'd like to be in a position where i could walk away from such meaness, but im not.
So i have 2 questions
- Are there any employment laws protecting me from agency B's exclusivity clause?
- Could they (agency B) really tell if i'd worked for agency A?
hope i havent made this simple problem seem more convoluted than it is.
Thanks in advance
Dinker