I handed in my written notice of a month, but then was asked verbally if i would extend it. I agreed but am i legallly bound to honor it? I've served my month of the written notice and now a oppentunity has arisen elsewhere,can i just go? without concequences?
2007-04-12 00:36:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Assuming that your contract says that you have to give a months notice you have fulfilled your obligation under that contract. No other agreement has any base in Employment legislation.
2007-04-12 00:41:37 · answer #1 · answered by granpabear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say the answer is no, you are not legally bound as you have served the terms of the written notice in accordance with your employer's standard procedures.
Whether you are morally bound is a whole different matter. It depends on the type of work you do, I suppose. Would you really be leaving them in the lurch if you didn't turn up tomorrow? Have they interviewed someone to replace you yet? If you feel in someway like you will be letting them down, you could say to your new employers that you have to serve notice still. They aren't to know that you've already done that (unless you've told them) and will be expecting that anyone they employ could well have to do that.
Otherwise, you could just speak to your current employers, explaining the situation, that it's an opportunity too good to miss, that you are grateful for the experience they have given you but you feel you must now move on. It wouldn't do to be nasty to them as you may well need them for a reference still and you should never burn your bridges, just in case.
2007-04-12 07:44:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
verbal agreements are often considered legal,,,,,,, i personally would write another notice,,, stating that you must, due to circumstances unexpected, abide by your official written notice of a month ago,,
or , if the verbal agreement was short,,,, say only lasting a week or so,,, beyond the month, perhaps you can work something out,,,,, adjust the time,,, with your old employer and your new
it really would matter what potential concequences you are speaking of,,, if it cant be worked out and you just want to leave,,, is there separation pay involved? if there are no monetary issues, i would go, even if i couldnt work it out,,,,, a month is alot more notice then many give
2007-04-12 07:42:25 · answer #3 · answered by dlin333 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like to gave verbal notice, but then rescinded it by extending it.
In theory, your employer could sue you for breach of contract. In which case, what proof do you have that you did give notice? Do you have any witnesses?
Much better to do these things in written or e-mail form, so you have proof!
2007-04-12 08:14:50 · answer #4 · answered by Tufty Porcupine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
practically speaking, what are they going to do to you? there's no way it would be worth it to your old employer to sue you over this. but if you expect to need a reference from your old boss, bear that in mind before you run out on the verbal agreement.
2007-04-12 07:40:25 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there is no written contract then yes you can go.
2007-04-12 07:39:19 · answer #6 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no thre is no evidence to prove that you agreed verbally
2007-04-12 07:40:00 · answer #7 · answered by ♫Rock'n'Rob♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, what are they going to do, fire you?
2007-04-12 07:39:52 · answer #8 · answered by Quarter Midget Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋