Notice Period

aon1998

I'm putting in my notice to work in a few days as I want the apply myself 100% to my leaving cert.
I have yet the receive my contract, I'm meant to receive it in the next few weeks.
The problem is that because of this I don't know my notice period. As far as I know its 1 week. Someone who joined after me who is leaving on friday gave 1.5 weeks notice.
It is a retail job the store is really understaffed at the moment so I don't want to leave on a bad note. ( I would like to work for them in the future)
I was thinking 2 weeks notice (maybe more) but the problem is I'm down for a few days holidays next week before I go back to school. (I was planning on staying and working 1 day a week but when the cao points for this year came out I realised that I cannot risk losing any points).
Because of this, should I give 3 weeks?
Thanks

Stheno

Tell them you'd like to resign to focus on your study and ask how much notice they will accept?

tippgirl123

Sorry for robbing your thread. In the same situation. I started off on a temp contract which states I only have to give one week. I was made permanent and noting saying that notice changed. According to the 2001 act if you are in a job less than two years it is only one week notice. Is this correct? I am there just over a year

Stheno

If you are quoting this that's for an employer giving you notice.

The minimum may be a week, but if you've a contract that stipulates more then your employer may require you to give more notice.