Length of employment service

[Poundbanger]

Hi,

I have worked for the same company for nearly 20 years. I changed job role in August of 2023 increasing my hours from 20 to 31 hours. I had a new contract explaining my hours and pay etc as the new position was a better job than I had previous.

Does my new position and increased hours mean a break in service? I have not changed employer just job role within the company.

The reason for my question is there are rumours of redundancy. I am worried my new job role of less than a year will leave me first out and no redundancy even though I have nearly 20 years service with the company.

Kind regards

Tracey

[ULA]

Did your new contract confirm that your continuous employment was maintained from your original start date?

Alternatively, did that new contract just set out the change to relevant clauses e.g. hours, job title but then state all other terms from your original contract remain unchanged? If so does your original contract confirm your start date?