Told to resign or I'd be sacked....

mooncakez

I was asked to either resign or be sacked. I chose to resign but no-one ever asked me to hand in a signed letter or email to that effect. I just had to send an email stating which option I had selected.

I just want to check is it all above aboard? I always assumed you had to send a signed letter.

PS: I work for a blue-chip company....

vax2002

How long have you worked there and what is the reason they want to sack you.
Have you had written warnings ?

mrcow

Well if you don't turn up for work, they can safely assume that you've chosen to not work there anymore.

What was the reason for the ultimatum? Were you to be sacked for misconduct? Fairly or not?

mooncakez

just came to end of my probationary period (6 months) and they decided they didn't want me...

vax2002

If you resign, you will not get Job seekers allowance.
Dont do it.
Let them dispense of your services the correct way and pay you your notice period or let you work it.

AND.. If you can get the e.mail. forward it on to a mailbox you can get to and print it off

mooncakez

The problem with getting the sack is that it goes into your work record and then you're always having to justify it.

What I would like to find out is it: Is it ok for them to just accept my resignation verbally? I thought you have to hand in a written resignation with a signature....

vax2002

your "work record" is confidential, at most they can request a reference from your last employer.
There is no such thing as a "work record"
They want you to walk so they dont have to have any repercussions.
If you resign you will have made yourself intentionally unemployed and you will get no benefits.

Uncertain

mooncakez wrote: »

The problem with getting the sack is that it goes into your work record and then you're always having to justify it.

What I would like to find out is it: Is it ok for them to just accept my resignation verbally? I thought you have to hand in a written resignation with a signature....

In English law a verbal contract is just as valid as a signed written one. Obviously from a practical point of view it can be more difficult to prove what was agreed if it is not written down.

Regarding your first paragraph, what is more relevant is what they will say in any reference. There is very little difference between "dismissed" and "ask to resign as work was not satisfactory". It is unlikely you will get a formal compromise agreement under these circumstances but I would look for an assurance of a good or at least neutral reference in exchange for a resignation.

mjbmjb

1. On your cv or next interview, state it was a 6-month contract

2. Sit down and ask yourself, what were my mistakes and how will I avoid them in the future?

Timekeeping? Bone idle? Not showing initiative? Not getting results? Poor appearance? Do I smell? Could I have made an effort to get on better with customers or colleagues?


Good luck with your next job.

mooncakez

How about a boss who just wanted to recruit his mate...

KiKi

Doesn't matter; you had less than a year's service, they can sack you (or ask you to resign) for any reason they like, as long as it's not automatically unfair (as defined by law).

Sorry
KiKi