This week I was asked to leave the company. I was serving a 3 month probational period and just covered 2. I was aware that during the period it was far to be fired, than if I hadn't served it. however, one of the document given and signed by me stated that something like; during my probational period I must give one weeks notice to leave, or must b egiven one weeks notice if asked to leave. aftwer which this comes to 1 (or maybe 3) months.
My point here is: is having been asked to leave that very second after my meeting a breach of contract, or if not a 'breach' - was this action done the wrong way? is this the correct way (does it deopend on company policy)?
what options could i take now regarding the issue?
p.s. i was fired for being late more than once during probation.
2007-01-09 00:24:16 · 11 answers · asked by boyle_toyle 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You have little or no comeback against the company! Don't even bother to try! That is the purpose of probation - to find out about you and your work ethic - by being late for work (more than once)they may feel that you are not suitable for the role in which you were employed - attitude etc.
They are quite within their rights to ask you to leave - but if as you say the contract is by one weeks notice you will be entitled to one weeks pay from the company
2007-01-09 00:32:50 · answer #1 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could probably fight it and try to get the week's pay, but do you have the time and/or resources to do that? You should have gone in on time, especially knowing you were in the probation period. Is it worth hiring a lawyer, who would get at least 25% of what you would win, and spend weeks, if not years, trying to get the money? You could type them a letter stating that this was in their contract and you are holding them to it. Did they warn you a week before? I'd say let it go and get a better alarm clock.
2007-01-09 00:37:27 · answer #2 · answered by lucy7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a legitimate reason to be fired. You have shown the company that you are not reliable and they cannot depend on you. Who in their right mind would give a job to someone who cannot even get to work on time. You should look to the reasons why you were late and change your ways for your next job.
2007-01-09 00:38:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are entitled to a weeks notice, so even if they asked you to leave immediately you should still get one weeks pay.
However, you should've also been on time for work (as part of the same agreement) so you broke the terms first. Sorry, but I'd let it lie...
2007-01-09 00:29:20 · answer #4 · answered by mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you failed to show up on time. Thats your agreement to them. You broke it and they can throw you out whenever they want. The week notice is if they decided they didnt want you, then you'll get a notice. You dont just get to do whatever you want and then still know you have a weeks worth of work coming to ya.
2007-01-09 00:34:40 · answer #5 · answered by Viz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phone ACAS on 08457 47 47 47 they will answer your query you can visit the website too. They were a huge help to me, even if it wasn't the answer I had hoped for. However, I suspect that putting it down to experience and moving on is your best bet!
2007-01-09 00:45:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You haven't a leg to stand on!
Which is probably the state/s you were in the previous night/s to your misdemeanours!
As said, put it down to experience. But for gawds sake, buy a decent alarm clock. Or do less boozing on a 'school night!'
2007-01-09 00:35:42 · answer #7 · answered by Moorglademover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have to pay you for a weeks notice, other than that they are doing nothing wrong. Suggest you get yourself a big alarm clock!
2007-01-09 00:33:05 · answer #8 · answered by Annie M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Type in employment law on google and find an employment solictor. Advice is free and they can let you know whether you have a case or not.
2007-01-09 00:29:10 · answer #9 · answered by Yasmin H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put it down to experience and move on, its not worth the aggro. but if you still want advice go to the CAB
2007-01-09 00:28:53 · answer #10 · answered by Helen C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋