I have been given a months notice by employer, I have since got a new job and they want me to start immediatly. I have never signed a contract with my current employer, I have asked them if I can leave early but they are refusing to let me leave. Do I have to stay until the end of the month, or can I leave early and not be as pusnished for it. Have been advised that becasue I don't have a signed contract I can leave any time I like and don't have to work my notice period.
Please give me your advice or point me in the direction of a website that would be able to help me find the answer.
2006-10-09 03:40:30 · 16 answers · asked by r_p_wake 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Don't you have holiday days left? You could take those and use them to start earlier with your new employer.
2006-10-09 03:43:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have been given notice with no contract. Feel free to leave. What will happen if you truly upset this employer is that you may get a bad reference from them in the future. What most employers want if they give you notice is for you to finish as much of your pending work as you have. If you work fast, and get your pending stuff done, they probably won't care if you leave early. And...you probably won't get a bad reference. Get as much done as you can and explain to your employer that paying bills is a necessity and you cannot turn down a current offer. Two weeks notice from you is usually what is protocal when leaving a job so try and go with the two weeks and get your work done. Explain to your new employer that two weeks notice is usually expected when you have a job and see if they are amenable to two weeks. You dont owe anyone a month.
2006-10-09 03:53:12 · answer #2 · answered by juncogirl3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have no contract there is no obligation for you to stay, you can just walk out. They can't refuse to let you leave. Just go.
They might, however, try to pull something like not paying you for anything you've worked into your notice month - it works both ways - you have no obligations to fulfil, but neither do they. They will, though, be legally obligated to pay you for any work you have done, unless you made a verbal agreement that you would only be paid upon completion of a job that you have not finished.
If it's just an hourly rate job, then they owe you for whatever hours you've worked, and without a contract you can walk away at any time.
2006-10-09 03:48:56 · answer #3 · answered by reddragon105 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you did not ever sign a contract then you can leave when you want without working the notice period. Bear in mind that later you may want to use your current employer as a reference?
No employer can give a bad reference but they can refuse to do so - which is just as bad or even worse.
2006-10-09 03:45:03 · answer #4 · answered by Dan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think you legally have to but how will that look to your new employers- that you were so ready to just up and leave your old company- wont they wonder if one day you will do the same to them?
If they hired you and they want you that badly then surely they can wait a month for you? Its unproffessional to leave a job without working your notice and doing a proper hand over and making sure everything is 'tied up' before you leave.
Sorry boring answer but true!
2006-10-09 03:44:44 · answer #5 · answered by Georgie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have no contract of employment then you are not bound to that firm.
What are you going to lose if you leave early? Not the job, thats for sure.
If you have a new job to go to, then go.
Your present employer should issue you with a P45 and final wages.
2006-10-09 04:00:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you 100% sure you dont have a contract? or are you just thinking that, because you cant find your copy?
It would be a very odd employer who employed you without a contract.....unless you are in a very minor position, such as a hairdresser or shop assistant with only a verbal contract.
However, it all comes down to the contract....If they *really did* employ you without asking you to sign a contract, then they cannot force you to work ANY notice, unless you want to
2006-10-09 03:48:59 · answer #7 · answered by Vinni and beer 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No contract no power whatsoever and if he withholds your worked for salary, engage the Industrial Tribunal and sue his or her socks off.
Put everything into writing and post yourself a copy to be opened by others to prove it.
Personally the person concerned ought to be put in the stocks and pelted with eggs, such is his /hers outdated attitude.
2006-10-09 03:55:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the ACAS helpline on 08457 47 47 47
Alos bear in mind that not all contracts are written.
2006-10-09 03:45:19 · answer #9 · answered by SteveT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you offered to leave without pay?
Also ask the other company to wait til you have served your notice and take a wek off before you start you need a holiday!!
2006-10-09 03:50:11 · answer #10 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋