I had originally posted in "work stuff around" that might help you with some background details...

I went in to chat to my boss about returning to work f/t Mid July. He said he didn't really have a "position" as such for me, but could find things for me to do. I was doing the invoicing (daily) and it's now a once-a-week job, so I'd be doing that and whatever else was neeeded. Again, the office has had another staff member (3 to be precise) quit. I don't understand why they didn't hang out hiring someone new til I came back and I helped out... makes more sense in the long run, doesn't it? Anyway, Tuesday afternoon I got a call from the transport/warehousing side of things (we're all under one umbrella - but they both have different ABN's - so technically it's a new company). She wanted me to come in for a chat. Sure, why not. Ended up being an interview, not a meeting. Offered me a decent postion (all invoicing - way more intense than what I was doing, making me nervous). I said yes - didn't sign anything - but got a lil nervous when she mentioned that I'd be on 3mth probation.

when I rang my DH to tell him how things went, told him about the probation, he flipped out! Mentioned it to his work mates and they'd all told me to call IR (or similar). Called Wageline and they gave me the right number. Explained everything to the operator, who had to check with a supervisor. She came back to me and said that it's a breach of federal award to do what they're doing. They can't do it coz the businesses have different ABN's. Also, if they did want to do it, and I agreed, they have to make me full time and don't put me on the probation, coz I was f/t and not on probation when I left. But if I do agree and go over, technically my workplace has "let me go" while on mat leave, which again is a breach.

So what do I do? I haven't signed anything, and the contract will be sent out to me before I start back (2 days a week til mid july).

I'm just at a loss for everything! If I had my way, I wouldn't go back to work at all! Financially I have to, so sorting all this out is top priority.... who should I speak to first? My boss, or the transport/warehousing manager?? I'm so nervous.

Help!