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probationary period, how much notice?

Hi, i've recently started a new job, the hours aren't what i hoped for, i wanted school hours, but they weren't available, but i was so pleased to get offered a job i took it with a hope to manage. Unfortunatley its not working out. :( I'm just weeks into a 12 week trial, so do i need to work any notice? I don't have my contract, so i was wondering if anyone had any experience of this? Thanks.

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  • jdturk
    jdturk Posts: 1,636 Forumite
    probably one week but they may just let you go
    Always ask ACAS
  • redz
    redz Posts: 212 Forumite
    With no contract I would give them a weeks notice to give them time to recruit a replacement for you instead of just leaving them in the lurch so to speak.

    It's always best to leave on amicable terms if possible, you may need them for a reference after you leave. Plus showing your employer some consideration may make them more amenable to finding a compromise solution with regards to their business needs and your need to work school hours.
  • Advocatus
    Advocatus Posts: 66 Forumite
    Do you not have your contract to hand or do you not have one at all?

    If you have a contract you will have the notice period set out within it in most situations.

    If you do not have a contract the minimum legal notice period to be given by an employer is one week's notice if the employee has been employed by the employer continuously for one month or more, but for less than two years. The same should apply in your situation.

    You should be able to give them one week's notice.

    In this situation, the best course of action is to have a reasonable discussion that allows you to leave on the best terms and ensures a good reference.
    I am qualified lawyer, but nothing I post here should be construed as legal advice. I am simply trying to point people in the right direction as opposed to giving them accurate legal advice.

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  • i have a contract, but its at work, i didn't get a copy, and the handbook i have just said to refer to my contract for notice periods. I'm on a part time contract, just 9 hours. would i have to use them for a future reference? I've not been there long enough for them to know me really.
  • Advocatus wrote: »
    Do you not have your contract to hand or do you not have one at all?

    If you have a contract you will have the notice period set out within it in most situations.

    If you do not have a contract the minimum legal notice period to be given by an employer is one week's notice if the employee has been employed by the employer continuously for one month or more, but for less than two years. The same should apply in your situation.

    You should be able to give them one week's notice.

    In this situation, the best course of action is to have a reasonable discussion that allows you to leave on the best terms and ensures a good reference.

    I've not done 3 weeks yet, do you think the week rule would apply?
  • Advocatus
    Advocatus Posts: 66 Forumite
    Since you have your contract, get a hold of it because the answer will be within! :D

    If it's not in your contract the week rule should apply - ask them. Technically, there is nothing stopping you from walking out the door. Employment contracts cannot force people to work.

    What you need to be aware of is that because it is a contract, if your breach (and walking out without giving notice is a technical breach) causes the employer loss, then they could seek damages for that loss at a court of law. This is of course, a technicality but worth being aware of.

    In your situation it would appear to be a simple case of saying that you would like to give them notice, and asking them how much notice they would like from you. You can tell them about the statutory provision I refered to in my previous post.

    .... and thank you for my first ever thank you!
    I am qualified lawyer, but nothing I post here should be construed as legal advice. I am simply trying to point people in the right direction as opposed to giving them accurate legal advice.

    If you think I've been helpful, hit the "Thanks" button!
  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 46,541 Forumite
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    Of course you could ask to talk to them and explain that you'd hoped you could make this work without it being school hours, but it hasn't been possible, therefore you will need to give notice.

    that sometimes concentrates minds, although not always.
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