Bank staff working notice period?

lalaluna88

Employed as bank staff with no hours specified in contract, contract states I need to give 1 months writing notice before leaving.
I've worked here for 4 years consistently doing 30+ hours weekly, but have just been knocked down to a maximum 12 hours a week on a good week, which isn't financially viable so time for me to move on.
Do I need to still work the potential 12 hours weekly until the notice is completed? Or can I give the notice and move straight on to next job?

Savvy_Sue

Can you decline the hours offered? If you can, you can just give notice, decline the hours going forward, and move straight on. 

lalaluna88

I'm pretty sure I can, there's 2 other bank staff who can cover what I cant do so they won't technically be short staffed.

Savvy_Sue

lalaluna88 said:

I'm pretty sure I can, there's 2 other bank staff who can cover what I cant do so they won't technically be short staffed.

But what does your contract say? And have you talked to them about why they are suddenly offering only 12 hours, and asked if there's any likelihood of going back to 30 minimum?

Andy_L

You staff bank agreement will probably include a statement like

"There is no obligation on the Staffbank to offer you work once you have registered

and you have the right to refuse any work offered to you."

Andy_L

"worked here for 4 years consistently doing 30+ hours weekly," suggests that you may have crossed the line into being an actual employee (rather than a "worker") in employment law. Bank policies usually have a limit on how long a person can work bank in the same job just to avoid this problem

lalaluna88

Savvy_Sue said:

lalaluna88 said:

I'm pretty sure I can, there's 2 other bank staff who can cover what I cant do so they won't technically be short staffed.

But what does your contract say? And have you talked to them about why they are suddenly offering only 12 hours, and asked if there's any likelihood of going back to 30 minimum?

I expressed concerns about staff conduct that I feel is bullying and now there is a reduction in hours available which is allegedly due to costs, for me the timing is a little too convenient but apparently hours might go back to normal in the new year. 

lalaluna88

Andy_L said:

You staff bank agreement will probably include a statement like

"There is no obligation on the Staffbank to offer you work once you have registered

and you have the right to refuse any work offered to you."

Nope, its very vague. A handful of very brief paragraphs, including my job name, usual place of work, hourly rate, opening hours where working hours will fall into, and notice periods from myself and management. 

Savvy_Sue

lalaluna88 said:

Savvy_Sue said:

lalaluna88 said:

I'm pretty sure I can, there's 2 other bank staff who can cover what I cant do so they won't technically be short staffed.

But what does your contract say? And have you talked to them about why they are suddenly offering only 12 hours, and asked if there's any likelihood of going back to 30 minimum?

I expressed concerns about staff conduct that I feel is bullying and now there is a reduction in hours available which is allegedly due to costs, for me the timing is a little too convenient but apparently hours might go back to normal in the new year. 

Please tell me you're in a union - that if you weren't then, you've joined now ... 

I think what you need to know is whether this is a zero hours contract. 4 years ago it is possible that the agreement didn't need to state that you could turn hours down (just as they could decline to offer them). Again, your union would be able to look at your contract and advise. 

If you think you can find work quickly, then I'd give notice and see what happens when you start turning down hours! Another possibility is to look for something where you could 'top up' these hours.