need to know the law on this, do i have to do what is in the contract even though i never signed it?
2006-12-17 11:06:58 · 11 answers · asked by livb 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
actually you dont need to give more than a weeks notice but out of courtesy i'd give a month. You didnt sign a contract so legally you are not bound.
2006-12-17 11:23:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the other answers have said if you did not raise an objection to the contract you were given and continued to work under those contract terms you would be deemed to have implicitly accepted the notice period.
If push comes to shove, however, they would most likely not drag you to court as your work shortfall would probably not be worth the time they would spend on the case.
Best thing would be to tell your new employer that you have a contract period. If they want you they will accept that. If, however, you have a nutty notice period like twelve weeks or something, give your current employer the statutory notice period (one week for every year) and then let them negotiate with you. You wil probably end up with a month or so.
2006-12-17 11:28:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry but as you have worked there with or without signing your contract - you are legally required to the conditions set 1 week 1 month or whatever it states you might be able to negotiate this or use your holiday entitlement as part of the notice - but by the sheer fact you have worked there - is considered an acceptance of the terms
2006-12-19 21:30:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two weeks is the standard, but it's just a courtesy. You are not legally required to give any notice. Since you've only been there 3 months, it's likely you won't work the 2 weeks.
2016-05-23 03:02:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a copy of your contract read it and you should find the answer there. If not and you are handing your notice in anyway you will have to ask someone you work with. If they know you are thinking of leaving and they appreciate the work you have done they may offer you a rise to stay!
2006-12-17 11:19:13 · answer #5 · answered by mistickle17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems like you want to leave this position before the 2 year period. Generally speaking, notice is governed by how you are paid. For instance, if you are paid every 2 weeks, 2 week's notice, etc.
Hope this helps and that you are able to find a job that makes you happy. All the best.
2006-12-17 11:16:25 · answer #6 · answered by D N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the fact that you carried on working there even though you did not sign the contract intimates that you were happy to do so under the firms comditions you will probably have to give notice as per the contract
2006-12-17 11:15:23 · answer #7 · answered by grahamralph2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My view is , as you have not signed your employment contract, but have been working for this employer more than one year, you should give one week notice, depending if you have been paid weekly or monthly. If you have been paid monthly, the employer may expect you to give one month notice, but if you don't, they can not force you to do so, although, they may decide not to pay you for the full month.
2006-12-17 18:47:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in legal terms you are not bound over by the contract, however to be honest professional courtesy owing i'd give the required notice as asked in the contract. You want the truth in the shoes irrespective of whatever they have offered you in your contract i:e medical, you are not neccessarily covered.
2006-12-17 11:28:36 · answer #9 · answered by Jd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is consent by acquiescence - you have accepted the terms of the contract
2006-12-17 11:17:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋