Low Pay Unit director Bharti Patel (The Argus Business, January 3) mentioned the problems of low-paid workers, of whom I am one.

I have worked for almost ten years as a casual employee for a local coach company as a driver.

Although I only work when needed, I do possess a work contract which has always stated I am not entitled to sick pay or holiday pay, even though the contract is renewed periodically.

I am also with this company on PAYE and am treated exactly the same as the full-time employees.

I would very much like to obtain more information on this subject because, at the very least, I must be considered a casual worker. I am not employed in any other field.

Last year, I completed 1,121 hours on duty, which over a 52-week period amounts to 21 hours a week throughout the year.

Although I am not called for weeks on end on some occasions, on others I can work for more than 60 hours a week. This is the nature of the employment and I accept it.

What I do not accept is that I am not paid for holidays. When I mentioned it at work, I received no reply.

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