Handing in resignation with immediate effect, now working off the notice period ?

gettingready

Hi,

I have been very unhappy with my job for over 3 years now - too much horrible things have been done to me/afected me to even start writing them down here.

There is an opportunity of another job but the start dat would be very soon.

I was oroginally on 3 months notice at my current job which I believe went down to 1 month last year (downgrading).

If I was to hand in a notice with immediate effect say on Friday that it is my last day and that I am leaving - what exactly can/may happen?

I do NOT need references from them, got excellent references from other people/employers within the same organisation.

Thanks a lot if anyone can help.

MrsManda

The best thing to do is to speak to your employer to arrange a shorter notice period/speak to your new employer about your start date.

If you give no notice then you are in breach of contract and your current employer could take you to court to recoup any financial loss they incurred with you leaving without notice.

Information on breach of contract and notice can be found in the direct.gov.uk website HERE

Uncertain

MrsManda wrote: »

If you give no notice then you are in breach of contract and your current employer could take you to court to recoup any financial loss they incurred with you leaving without notice.

Although this true it is very rare indeed for this to happen with "normal" (i.e. not top end) jobs.

Slightly more common is for firms to (illegally) withhold pay and then threaten a tit for tat claim if pursued for the money.

Most firms are sensible enough to realise that having somebody at work who really doesn't want to be there is of little value at best.

You may be owed some holiday? Although the firm could refuse to let you take this during your notice period and opt to pay you for it after you leave this may help you to bargain.

If the job is really making you ill maybe your doctor would sign you off?

MrsManda

Uncertain wrote: »

Although this true it is very rare indeed for this to happen with "normal" (i.e. not top end) jobs.

I realise it's rare but I think it's generally better to speak to your employer to negotiate a reduction in your notice period than just handing over a letter saying you quit with immediate effect.

Especially as employers usually expect that a new employee will have a notice period to serve at their previous job before being able to start work with them.

TEDDYRUKSPIN

The likelihood this individual will have 3 months notice still. The company may put this person on garden leave. Alternative, is to leave early without pay if negotiated.

Gordon_Hose

I simply walked out of a rubbish job because I had another one to go to. It worked perfectly for me.

arbroath_lass

gettingready wrote: »

Hi,

There is an opportunity of another job but the start dat would be very soon.

Sorry it's nt clear - have you actually been offered (in writing) this job? I wouldn't be resigning at all if not.

welshmoneylover

Gordon_Hose wrote: »

I simply walked out of a rubbish job because I had another one to go to. It worked perfectly for me.

:T:T:T:T

I think there's an awful lot of people out there who wish they could do this! :beer:

gettingready

welshmoneylover wrote: »

:T:T:T:T

I think there's an awful lot of people out there who wish they could do this! :beer:

Exactly - like me... right now....

Thanks a lot for all the replies...

My employer is a massive public sector place, I already was on a year siick leave due to stress at work after being basically framed into something I did not do and taking it very badly.

Talking to them is not an option they will do everything in their power to do some damage to me in one way or another.

I am really only intersted in the impact that leaving without any notice may have on me personally so to speak - as I said I do not need references as I got excellent references from other managers in that place, people I used to work with before all the restructuring 3 years ago took place and people who know my job and the fact that I am very good at it.

Thanks again everyone.

cathy2907

Firstly - Regarding the referencing - That mayhave to be done my HR regardless of who you know. It should be a generic reference, most companies dont like to give too much detail.

If the enviroment is making you feel bad and the work situation is why you are resigning put that in your letter and state you feel there has been a breakdown and therefore you have no alternative but to leave from NOW.

The fear of a constructive dismissal claim may make them let you go quietly, although a good employer will want to talk things through with you. If you have had a lot of time off because of sickness - Stress due to work, put that down as well.

Some companies will report days of sickness, but if as an employer there is a possibility they have casued your stress and they have done nothing to support you or help you through it they face a risk either under the DDA or from a H & S perspective.

Just be firm, explain your leaving as you feel its too stressful and you have no choice.

If its really been that bad I'd seek advice then smack them with a ET1 claiming constructive dissmissal and discrimination, if appropiate Harassment. I guess it will nbever come to anything, but may make them look at how you have been treated.
Save evidence.

Cathy

Pete111

gettingready wrote: »

Hi,

I have been very unhappy with my job for over 3 years now - too much horrible things have been done to me/afected me to even start writing them down here.

There is an opportunity of another job but the start dat would be very soon.

I was oroginally on 3 months notice at my current job which I believe went down to 1 month last year (downgrading).

If I was to hand in a notice with immediate effect say on Friday that it is my last day and that I am leaving - what exactly can/may happen?

I do NOT need references from them, got excellent references from other people/employers within the same organisation.

Thanks a lot if anyone can help.

Ok I'm going to post something that may come across as mean but might help.

From what you have written I strongly suspect management/HR will think of you as a 'problem employee' Lots of sick leave, stress, allegations of stuff which you refute etc etc.

I suspect also that your handing in your notice will be greeted very favorably by the powers that be. Unless there is someone there in HR that bears you genuine malice and is prepared to take certain risks to ensure your not working your notice haunts you in your next role then it is quite possible that nothing untoward will happen should you do this.

I work in HR. We had a problem employee that did this to us earlier this year. My HR advisor asked me if he should write a negative reference reflecting this or if we should try to deduct salary etc. It did not take me very long to advise him to do neither and instead thank their stars that they had gone so quickly.

To help ensure this result I feel Cathy2907s approach (by which you notify them that you are leaving with immediate effect because of bullying etc etc) may provide a certain level of protection for you. Simply put they will not wish to stir up the hornets nest when it is no longer their problem.

Good luck

P