Notice period

Rosiebarby

I am about to start a new job on Monday. This is a 6 month fixed contract. I really wanted a different job, but I’m still waiting to hear back either way. My problem is, the contract for the job I’m meant to be starting on Monday says that I have to give 3 months notice if I want to leave. My question is, if I‘m offered the other job next week, having only just started work, will I really have to work that notice??

lincroft1710

The only people who can answer that question are the people who've given you the contract. Remember that if you break a contract you can be sued for any associated costs to the employer e.g. costs to find your replacement, any costs over your normal pay rate needed to pay your replacement or temporary replacement.

JohnDorian

3 month notice on a 6 month contract!

Rosiebarby

I know, it’s crazy right?!

TELLIT01

If that's what it says on the contract, and you accept the job, you have to abide by the terms. If the contract says they have to give you 3 months notice I'm sure you would expect them to abide by it.

Undervalued

Lymberz wrote: »

I know, it’s crazy right?!

In a way, yes. In another way, no.

If you are an employer and need someone for a six month project then the last thing you want is them leaving after a couple of months. You then have to find somebody suitable for an even shorter period.

Rosiebarby

Yes, I understand, but they only have to give me a months notice!

Rosiebarby

What if I’ve only been there for a day or 2?

74jax

Lymberz wrote: »

What if I’ve only been there for a day or 2?

I don't understand sorry, do you mean your contract only comes into force after 2 days of working there? So you are starting on the 1st for example but your contract states the start date is the 3rd?

Lymberz wrote: »

Yes, I understand, but they only have to give me a months notice!

Did you go back over this point in the contract to ask them to amend the notice period to you? What did they say? If you weren't happy why did you agree to it ?

JayRitchie

Lymberz wrote: »

Yes, I understand, but they only have to give me a months notice!

1) Are you sure - seems unusual?
2) So what - you negotiated and signed the contract.

Rosiebarby

I mean, if I was there for a day and decided to leave, would they really make me work the 3 months?
I haven’t started yet, I start tomorrow. I am signing the contract tomorrow too. I am going to discuss it with them first though.