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mindyourlanguage
mindyourlanguage Posts: 265 Forumite
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in Employment, jobseeking & training
Hello all

I have a new job starting on the 22 May which has just been offered to me today.

I have been employed by my present company for 6 years, I connot give 6 weeks notice.

I would like a week to myself before starting my new role and was thinking of giving one weeks notice.

The other option I have is to just quit, I would really be grateful for any ideas.

Thanks

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  • Fran
    Fran Posts: 11,279 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    What does it say in your contract?
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  • CIS
    CIS Posts: 12,260 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    There's no legal requirement to give notice, although if your in a high placed position and you cost the company money , they could pursue you for breach of contract.

    If you have the other job lines up, and its a certainty , theres nothing to stop you turning around and saying here's my notice and leaving enough time for aweek off inbetween.
    I no longer work in Council Tax Recovery but instead work as a specialist Council Tax paralegal assisting landlords and Council Tax payers with council tax disputes and valuation tribunals. My views are my own reading of the law and you should always check with the local authority in question.
  • mindyourlanguage
    mindyourlanguage Posts: 265 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Fran wrote:
    What does it say in your contract?

    The contract says a week for every year upto a maximum of 12 weeks.

    I am not in a high postion.
  • Katie_Bell
    Katie_Bell Posts: 295 Forumite
    Notice in these instances are generally negotiable with your current employer. I would recommend to just explain the situation and see if they would consider reducing your notice period.
  • mindyourlanguage
    mindyourlanguage Posts: 265 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Katie_Bell wrote:
    Notice in these instances are generally negotiable with your current employer. I would recommend to just explain the situation and see if they would consider reducing your notice period.

    I can do that but what happens if they say no? Would I still be able to give the notice for one week? Or can I just say, 'okay then I quit'?
  • tina68
    tina68 Posts: 461 Forumite
    http://www.worksmart.org.uk/rights/viewquestion.php?eny=2

    This should help..notice on the 2nd paragraph about legal requirement
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