Notice??

amy1plus2

I started a job in January (19th) and have now decided to hand in my notice. It does say 4 weeks notice period in my contract. However, I have the possibility of a new job sooner, can I give notice with just 2 weeks? I did sign my contract of course, but because I'm there such a short amount of time, I'm wondering can I leave it at 2 weeks. Any advice is greatly appreciated ASAP. Thanks in advance.

Stheno

amy1plus2 wrote: »

I started a job in January (19th) and have now decided to hand in my notice. It does say 4 weeks notice period in my contract. However, I have the possibility of a new job sooner, can I give notice with just 2 weeks? I did sign my contract of course, but because I'm there such a short amount of time, I'm wondering can I leave it at 2 weeks. Any advice is greatly appreciated ASAP. Thanks in advance.

Are you on probation and does your contract say anything about notice during probation?

amy1plus2

It states;
A probation period of 6 months will apply before a decision is taken on permanent employment of the Employee. The probation period may be extended at the discretion of **** but will not exceed 12 months. Termination of this agreement within the probationary period shall be at the discretion of *****.

And at the end there is a subnote stating;
This contract may be terminated by either party by serving 4 weeks notice in writing upon the other party provided that this agreement shall not affect parties rights and obligations existing under any legislation related hereto.


ANY HELP??

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amy1plus2 wrote: »

It states;
A probation period of 6 months will apply before a decision is taken on permanent employment of the Employee. The probation period may be extended at the discretion of **** but will not exceed 12 months. Termination of this agreement within the probationary period shall be at the discretion of *****.

And at the end there is a subnote stating;
This contract may be terminated by either party by serving 4 weeks notice in writing upon the other party provided that this agreement shall not affect parties rights and obligations existing under any legislation related hereto.


ANY HELP??

Notice period isn't mandatory. You can actually hand in your notice and say you would like your final date to be x (in 2 weeks). Minimum notice if you have been in the job 13 weeks then a week is the minimum they could give you if they were to let you go (not in fact a month like your contract says). A week would then be sufficient I believe, however ... It's up to you how much you would leave them in the lurch, if you need a good reference, etc. a week is a very short time to know your employee is leaving, but they might be ok with 2 weeks.

amy1plus2

LadyLabyrinth wrote: »

Notice period isn't mandatory. You can actually hand in your notice and say you would like your final date to be x (in 2 weeks). Minimum notice if you have been in the job 13 weeks then a week is the minimum they could give you if they were to let you go (not in fact a month like your contract says). A week would then be sufficient I believe, however ... It's up to you how much you would leave them in the lurch, if you need a good reference, etc. a week is a very short time to know your employee is leaving, but they might be ok with 2 weeks.

Thanks LadyLabyrinth -so they couldn't not pay me for my notice period then? To be honest, I would not like to leave them in the lurch, but with 2 weeks, I don't think I would be.

Thanks again.

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amy1plus2 wrote: »

Thanks LadyLabyrinth -so they couldn't not pay me for my notice period then? To be honest, I would not like to leave them in the lurch, but with 2 weeks, I don't think I would be.

Thanks again.

My understanding... And I deal with employees but am not a hr expert... Is that you can offer them 2 weeks notice and they can say, no leave today or yes, stay the full 2 weeks - but they will have to pay out at least one week minimum even if they tell you to leave immediately. Don't forget you should also get your holiday pay for any holidays you didn't take, or just count those holidays e.g. I'm giving 3 weeks notice, working 2 weeks and taking the last 5 days as holidays.

amy1plus2

Thanks a mil

Eoin

LadyLabyrinth wrote: »

Notice period isn't mandatory. You can actually hand in your notice and say you would like your final date to be x (in 2 weeks). Minimum notice if you have been in the job 13 weeks then a week is the minimum they could give you if they were to let you go (not in fact a month like your contract says). A week would then be sufficient I believe, however ... It's up to you how much you would leave them in the lurch, if you need a good reference, etc. a week is a very short time to know your employee is leaving, but they might be ok with 2 weeks.

This is not correct. If you sign a contract with a notice period specified that is greater than the legal minimum, then that's the notice period you're obliged to serve. Same applies if they let you go - it's the notice period in the contract that takes effect, if it's greater than the legal minimum.

You might be able to come to an agreement for a shorter notice period, and maybe it's unlikely that they'll pursue legal action for breach of contract - but that's a different argument.

LadyLabyrinth wrote:

Don't forget you should also get your holiday pay for any holidays you didn't take, or just count those holidays e.g. I'm giving 3 weeks notice, working 2 weeks and taking the last 5 days as holidays.

This is the employer's decision, not the employee.