Notice Advice

brednall

Hi.  I work in a low level accounts position and been in rhe permanent role since last may.  My contract states 3 months notice which everyone i have spoken to says is excessive for my level within the company.  I have not been happy since I started there and today had a dressing down from my manager totally out of the blue and told my performance is not up to scratch.  The work set up is constantly changing and it blindsided me.  

I am seriously thinking of putting in my 3 months notice sooner rather than later and look for something new in a few weeks.  

Has anyone had similar experience and can offer any advice please? 

20122013

Sounds familiar, if I was in that situatation again, I would ask in writing for feedback etc wait till 3 months is up and see whether (they think) you have passed, if not, then you have the evidence to take them to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal. In the meantime, there is also, https://www.acas.org.uk/   (Advice

Acas's advice is for every worker and employer across England, Scotland and Wales. We advise on employment law and good practice.

If you want to speak to someone, you can contact the Acas helpline.

 

elsien

20122013 said:

Sounds familiar, if I was in that situatation again, I would ask in writing for feedback etc wait till 3 months is up and see whether (they think) you have passed, if not, then you have the evidence to take them to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal. In the meantime, there is also, https://www.acas.org.uk/   (Advice

Acas's advice is for every worker and employer across England, Scotland and Wales. We advise on employment law and good practice.

If you want to speak to someone, you can contact the Acas helpline.

 

That is incorrect - you cannot go to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal if you have been working for somewhere for less than two years, unless on the grounds of a  protected characteristic. 

OP, it’s easier to walk into another job if you’re already employed. I would start job hunting before you put your notice in. 

brednall

elsien said:

20122013 said:

Sounds familiar, if I was in that situatation again, I would ask in writing for feedback etc wait till 3 months is up and see whether (they think) you have passed, if not, then you have the evidence to take them to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal. In the meantime, there is also, https://www.acas.org.uk/   (Advice

Acas's advice is for every worker and employer across England, Scotland and Wales. We advise on employment law and good practice.

If you want to speak to someone, you can contact the Acas helpline.

 

That is incorrect - you cannot go to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal if you have been working for somewhere for less than two years, unless on the grounds of a  protected characteristic. 

OP, it’s easier to walk into another job if you’re already employed. I would start job hunting before you put your notice in. 

That is kind of the problem though that companies don't want to wait 3 months before you can start their offered role.  

elsien

if they’re not happy with you, they may well not hold you to the three months anyway.
How long do it take you to get the job that you’re in there?

brednall

I started temp to perm after my previous employer went under so it was a quick start 

GrumpyDil

That does sound excessive. Have you definitely checked your contract to see exactly what it says as whilst the employer's notice period to you would hit three months (12 weeks to be pedantic) after 12 years, most junior role contracts I've seen do limit the employee's notice to less than that with three months periods being reserved for senior/key roles.

MattMattMattUK

brednall said:

elsien said:

20122013 said:

Sounds familiar, if I was in that situatation again, I would ask in writing for feedback etc wait till 3 months is up and see whether (they think) you have passed, if not, then you have the evidence to take them to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal. In the meantime, there is also, https://www.acas.org.uk/   (Advice

Acas's advice is for every worker and employer across England, Scotland and Wales. We advise on employment law and good practice.

If you want to speak to someone, you can contact the Acas helpline.

 

That is incorrect - you cannot go to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal if you have been working for somewhere for less than two years, unless on the grounds of a  protected characteristic. 

OP, it’s easier to walk into another job if you’re already employed. I would start job hunting before you put your notice in. 

That is kind of the problem though that companies don't want to wait 3 months before you can start their offered role.  

I would say most companies are not bothered in the slightest about this, it is fairly standard in most sectors. 

MyRealNameToo

brednall said:

elsien said:

20122013 said:

Sounds familiar, if I was in that situatation again, I would ask in writing for feedback etc wait till 3 months is up and see whether (they think) you have passed, if not, then you have the evidence to take them to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal. In the meantime, there is also, https://www.acas.org.uk/   (Advice

Acas's advice is for every worker and employer across England, Scotland and Wales. We advise on employment law and good practice.

If you want to speak to someone, you can contact the Acas helpline.

 

That is incorrect - you cannot go to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal if you have been working for somewhere for less than two years, unless on the grounds of a  protected characteristic. 

OP, it’s easier to walk into another job if you’re already employed. I would start job hunting before you put your notice in. 

That is kind of the problem though that companies don't want to wait 3 months before you can start their offered role.  

Very much depends on role, seniority and industry. Our junior staff are on 3 months notice, our senior staff are on 6 months notice. Neither are uncommon so when someone resigns you can act quickly and have little break between one leaving and the replacement coming in. Its only more problematic if a member of staff is fired or dies etc because the wait is painful but most would rather get a contractor/consultant to bridge the gap than be forced to chose from the small number who are available immediately. 

brednall

GrumpyDil said:

That does sound excessive. Have you definitely checked your contract to see exactly what it says as whilst the employer's notice period to you would hit three months (12 weeks to be pedantic) after 12 years, most junior role contracts I've seen do limit the employee's notice to less than that with three months periods being reserved for senior/key roles.

Exactly what I thought.

brednall

MattMattMattUK said:

brednall said:

elsien said:

20122013 said:

Sounds familiar, if I was in that situatation again, I would ask in writing for feedback etc wait till 3 months is up and see whether (they think) you have passed, if not, then you have the evidence to take them to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal. In the meantime, there is also, https://www.acas.org.uk/   (Advice

Acas's advice is for every worker and employer across England, Scotland and Wales. We advise on employment law and good practice.

If you want to speak to someone, you can contact the Acas helpline.

 

That is incorrect - you cannot go to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal if you have been working for somewhere for less than two years, unless on the grounds of a  protected characteristic. 

OP, it’s easier to walk into another job if you’re already employed. I would start job hunting before you put your notice in. 

That is kind of the problem though that companies don't want to wait 3 months before you can start their offered role.  

I would say most companies are not bothered in the slightest about this, it is fairly standard in most sectors. 

Every agency I have spoken to seems to think 3 months is excessive