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Saved from Redundancy but working hours cut.

Hi

I hope someone can help?

My company recently made redundancies but I was not one of them. We did however, to save some, all volunteer to work 4 day weeks from January.

We have a 3 months notice period and I am now trying to find another job but this is putting people off. What are the chances of them holding me to this if I do get a job and want to leave in a month?

Someone help, I don't want to be in breach of contract but this stupid notice period is crazy.

Thanks.

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  • sangie595
    sangie595 Posts: 6,092 Forumite
    Nobody but the employer can answer that. Some take a hard line, others don't. I'd think that they might be happy to save the money for your wages, but that's a guess...
  • Mgman1965
    Mgman1965 Posts: 282 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    where I work, managers and senior staff have to give 6 months notice to leave !!!!!
  • Nickilin66 wrote: »
    Hi

    I hope someone can help?

    My company recently made redundancies but I was not one of them. We did however, to save some, all volunteer to work 4 day weeks from January.

    We have a 3 months notice period and I am now trying to find another job but this is putting people off. What are the chances of them holding me to this if I do get a job and want to leave in a month?

    Someone help, I don't want to be in breach of contract but this stupid notice period is crazy.

    Thanks.
    Why didn't you negotiate a lower notice period as part of the agreement to cut hours?
    Don't trust a forum for advice. Get proper paid advice. Any advice given should always be checked
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