Currently, I am employed in a temporary-to-permanent position where I earn $25 per hour for a 36-hour workweek. However, due to excessive downtime in my current role, I am considering accepting another job opportunity that I had not previously declined. The new position is scheduled to start on May 22nd, pays $25 per hour as well, and offers a consistent 40-hour workweek from 9 AM to 5:30 PM. About a week and a half ago, when I spoke with HR about this new job, they informed me that there were no benefits such as a 401K or any paid time off (PTO). Additionally, as an accountant in the restaurant industry, I would be expected to work all holidays except for Christmas, specifically during events unrelated to accounting.
However, yesterday I decided to contact HR once again to inquire about the benefits. Surprisingly, they provided different information. They now mentioned that after 90 days, I would be eligible for a 401K contribution, and all major holidays, including New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Christmas, and Thanksgiving, would be observed with paid time off. I specifically asked if the paid time off for holidays was included, and they confirmed that it was. They also stated that after 90 days, I would be entitled to one week of PTO.
Considering these discrepancies, I requested HR to provide me with written documentation verifying the updated benefits, but they insisted that I should trust their word. How can I ensure that the information they are providing is true and not misleading?