Can I give my employer more notice to resign than is expected?

Masomnia

Quite right, I shouldn't assume!

jonnygee2

A lot of employers would appreciate a longer notice period

Then they should write them into their contracts.

I would never give notice earlier than expected. In addition to the possibility of a reaction from the employer - what if the new job falls through?

There is no benefit to the employee of handing in their notice early. So I wouldn't do it.

System

Sindon wrote: »

Hi I am new to this forum. I am currently A full time employee and I have just been offered a new job. The new job does not start until the 19th of August (9 weeks away) and I only have to hand in 4 weeks notice at my current job. Can my current employer dismiss me early if I hand in my notice stating that I want to resign on the 16th August (9 weeks notice) is this too early to hand in my notice? Should I wait untill I have 4 weeks left or will it be ok giving my employer more notice?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks

Yes wait - they may hold you to the actual notice period to save money.

General_Grant

If you do decide to give just four weeks' notice, remember that notice does not begin to run until the day after you give it. So to leave in time to start on 19 August you should deliver your notice no later than Sunday 21 July. (So I'd guess you would need to do so on Friday, 19 July, if the relevant person/department at your place of work operates Monday to Friday.)

bugslett

jonnygee2 wrote: »

Then they should write them into their contracts.

I would never give notice earlier than expected. In addition to the possibility of a reaction from the employer - what if the new job falls through?

There is no benefit to the employee of handing in their notice early. So I wouldn't do it.

Ours was one week notice, if people gave me two it was helpful. I could write a contract saying a months notice, it would still make 6 weeks better.

It depends on the job and the boss of course, but there is a potential benefit if the employee wants to return. I've had several drivers return over the years and anyone that gave me additional notice leaves on slightly better terms than someone that doesn't but could have.

But yes, there is always the possibility that the other side may rescind their offer, it depends on how sure you are of their offer.

jonnygee2

Ours was one week notice, if people gave me two it was helpful. I could write a contract saying a months notice, it would still make 6 weeks better.

Yes I've no doubt it's useful for the employer. I still don't see the tangible benefit for the employee though.

FluffityBunny

My ex employer was grateful that I gave them 6 weeks notice rather than 4 weeks, it meant they could reallocate my workload earlier causing less delay for my clients.

JReacher1

Depending on your relationship with your manager you could informally say you are leaving but not formally hand in your notice until the four weeks.

9 weeks is quite a long time and although unlikely it is possible the job may fall through in the next 9 weeks and they withdraw the offer. That would put you in a difficult position.

Doshwaster

trailingspouse wrote: »

I did this, and it backfired. I thought I was doing them a favour, as I knew it was a role that they'd struggled to fill previously. I gave them more notice than I needed to, they started recruiting straight away, found someone quickly, and then let me go.

You live and learn.

I would also be very careful (again, from personal experience) of telling anyone at work, even your closest friend, that you were planning on handing in your notice early. That sort of information tends to find its way to management fairly quickly.