What can employer do if you don't work your notice?

SandA

Wow, didn't expect so many answers and just got around to reading them.

He hasn't included this job on his CV, and yes the probationary period is 6 months but I seem to remember that the notice period still remained 4 weeks sadly. However i've read that legally he is only required to give 1 weeks notice? does this still apply when there is the express term of 4 weeks in his contract?

He won't be requiring any references from this employer. I don't see what they could potentially loose as he plays such an invisible role in the business, he is comparable to a person who makes teas! he is merely the assistant of an assistant so to speak.

We are very concerned about the wage situation, i've read where a lot of people have had there wages withheld, which would leave us in dire sh*t as we have rent to pay.

If the job was what it was meant to be, he would stick it out. However the tasks he is doing is more comparable to a cleaner / assistant as opposed to the position he was meant to hold.

Thank you all for your answers, I will have him request his copy of his contract so we can see the notice period and read it properly.

Uncertain

SandA wrote: »

However i've read that legally he is only required to give 1 weeks notice? does this still apply when there is the express term of 4 weeks in his contract?

No, one week is the default amount of notice and only applies if the contract doesn't specify a longer period.

I replied in some detail earlier so I have not much more to add. There is an element of risk in not working the contracted notice, I think I have assessed it fairly but only you can decide.