2007-01-10 23:29:56 · 10 answers · asked by Lol 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
This might rule out some immediate opportunities but as long as you're open with people throughout the process then 8 weeks will be fine. If you have any holiday owing then chances are your current employer will let you take that as part of your notice period.
I've worked in recruitment for 8 years and I find that most longer notice periods can be negotiated when you hand in your notice period. If you think about it - the company is probably better off not having someone sitting on site for 8 weeks when they don't want to be there or are moving to a competitor business.
As for breaches of contract or getting ACAS involved there should be no need - I've seen legal action threatened once in all my career because somebody went to their biggest competitor and even then it went nowhere.
Legally your employer cannot prevent you from making a living so the worst they can do is not pay your full notice if you leave early - but then you wouldn't expect to get paid for work you haven't done!
2007-01-10 23:38:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have not yet put down your papers then its better you confirm by letting your new employer know about this 2 months notice period. if your new employer has found you really good then there are high chances your request will be accepted. you can then go ahead and put down your papers immediately.
If you have already put down your papers and it seems like there is no chance of the new employer accepting this notice period then you have to work out other options like cutting short your 2 months notice period to 1 month by paying off the other months salary back to the company for your quick retrieval as is the formality in many companies.
even if this is not possible then you may have to really put up a request kindly upto your immediate seniors and convince them and make them understand your state. if your performance has been good/consistent without any backlogs then i'm sure your current company has all the reasons to relieve you on your request.
sometimes even an excuse like going for higher studies give you a better chance of being relieved earlier. hope one of these solutions helps and wish you all the luck.
2007-01-10 23:48:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK a notice period is a "suggested" time and can in no way be enforced. Discuss with your new employer how long they can wait for you. A month is normally fine. It is plenty of time for them (or you) to find a replacement and train them up. 2 months is just unreasonable. I would tell your current employers that you are giving 1 months notice. There is nothing they can do to enforce the 2 month notice.
2007-01-10 23:35:40 · answer #3 · answered by Carrie S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what job you to tbh. If you are a secretary, then no probably not. They can get someone on 1 weeks notice, but if you are something more highly paid like a solicitor then a 2 month notice period is the norm.
2007-01-10 23:36:07 · answer #4 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them it would be 2 months before you could start because that is what you currant employers are asking for, and see what the new lot say
2007-01-10 23:36:53 · answer #5 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not sound precise to me, verify it out with perchance a lawyer or the commercial kinfolk place of work. The era of word ought to replicate the charge cycle for many companies, the two 2 weeks or a month - on no account heard of three months.
2016-10-06 23:57:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
legally the period of notice cannot be taken into account when selecting a person for a position. I would say though be honest and tell them so that if you are successful they know when to expect you and can plan accordingly
2007-01-10 23:35:19 · answer #7 · answered by The Fat Controller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends how desperately they want you!
I have a 2 month notice period in a previous job but due to personal circumstances (leaving my ex husband) i had to quit my job immediately. I was lucky that they didnt take me to court for breach of contract!
Could be worth you contacting ACAS to see where you stand
2007-01-10 23:34:52 · answer #8 · answered by Mizz Julie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if they really want to employ you. Try speaking to your existing employer to see if you can apply and unused holidays to your notice period in order to reduce it.
2007-01-10 23:37:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes definately. UNLESS you are a threat to success while you are around... but if you are like that then you will loose your other entitlements.
So unless they end the relationship you will need to deliver your pound of flesh.
2007-01-10 23:36:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋