Advice on Notice

SS01

Just need some on advice on what may happen when I give notice to leave my current job.

I've worked for the company, a fast food chain, for 4 years now, and another 10 previously and have been offered a position in a new business by a friend.

The new business is a rival, albeit on a smaller scale, and I'm just wondering when I give my 4 week notice will they

1. Make life difficult for me

2. Tell me to leave straight away and I lose pay

3. Let me finish my notice and leave at the end of the four week period.

4. Tell me to leave and pay up my notice

Anyone know what is the most likely outcome?

The main one I'm concerned about is 2 as I can't really afford to lose money.

Uncertain

SS01 wrote: »

Just need some on advice on what may happen when I give notice to leave my current job.

I've worked for the company, a fast food chain, for 4 years now, and another 10 previously and have been offered a position in a new business by a friend.

The new business is a rival, albeit on a smaller scale, and I'm just wondering when I give my 4 week notice will they

1. Make life difficult for me

2. Tell me to leave straight away and I lose pay

3. Let me finish my notice and leave at the end of the four week period.

4. Tell me to leave and pay up my notice

Anyone know what is the most likely outcome?

The main one I'm concerned about is 2 as I can't really afford to lose money.

No 2 would be unlawful. If they did this you would be able to recover the money via a simple employment tribunal claim although it may take a while.

SS01

So I'm right in thinking that if they don't want me hanging around finishing my notice they would have to pay me the remaining weeks?

This would be my preferred option although I'm fully willing to work my notice.

I know it's not going to go down well and as I'm the Store manager I know they'll find it difficult to replace me which is one of the reasons I feel it's going to be a problem.

hcb42

you will more than likely just have to work your notice, esp in that industry. They havent got a lot to lose by keeping you for four weeks, it's not like you will have a valuable customer database or anything that you can steal and take with you.

V_Chic_Chick

In my experience (and from watching the experience of others - there was a very high staff turnover), when leaving a job with a well-known pub chain, things just carried on as normal during my notice period.

SS01

V_Chic_Chick wrote: »

In my experience (and from watching the experience of others - there was a very high staff turnover), when leaving a job with a well-known pub chain, things just carried on as normal during my notice period.

I do agree but I know that the company is finding it difficult to find, hire and train good managers which is why I'm unsure how they will react especially considering I'm moving to a rival.

McKneff

You dont need to tell anyone where you are going job wise.

Good luck in the new one.

SS01

McKneff wrote: »

You dont need to tell anyone where you are going job wise.

Good luck in the new one.

That is true but in honesty I'd feel uncomfortable lying if my area manager asks as we have a good working relationship over the years.

marlot

Before you resign, check your contract in case it contains any restrictive clauses - many attempt to stop you working for competitors for 6 months or so.

SS01

marlot wrote: »

Before you resign, check your contract in case it contains any restrictive clauses - many attempt to stop you working for competitors for 6 months or so.

I don't actually have a copy of my contract but am pretty sure it is the same as I issue to staff when they start.

Even if there was a clause is it really enforceable and would it be common in the industry I work in?

Uncertain

SS01 wrote: »

Even if there was a clause is it really enforceable and would it be common in the industry I work in?

These clauses can enforceable providing they are not too wide in scope.

They are not that common but obviously I cannot tell whether one would apply to you. My guess is that it would be unlikely. Generally they exist to stop staff from taking regular clients with them to a competitor in the same area.