If you've signed a contract of employment and you hand your notice in can a company do anything if you don't work your full notice period?
2007-04-12 01:34:00 · 7 answers · asked by long_luscious_lashes 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Nothing but if your looking for a reference dont do it!
2007-04-12 01:36:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
By law you only need to work 1 weeks notice but if your contract states you need to give more than a week and you're needing a reference from them it's best to work the full notice period.
They can't withhold your pay or make deductions so you will be paid for what you've worked. This happened to me and the company I worked for soon gave me my money back when threatened with a tribunal. Speak to ACAS as they'll be able give you further advice about your situation.
2007-04-12 05:06:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can. They can tell future employers that you skipped out without working your full notice, which will decrease your chances of getting a job. You turn in a resume for a job, and most of them will call your past employers and ask about you. If they find out that you did not work your full notice period, they are going to wonder if you would do that to them, too. They are going to question your commitment and responsibility levels. They might not hire you because of it. You should always give proper notice and follow through. It is the right thing to do.
2007-04-12 01:39:15 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
In theory they could sue you for breach of contract in the County Court. They could claim additional costs incurred for covering your work or for your work not being completed.
I'd say this is unlikely though as most employers cannot be bothered with the hassle.
2007-04-12 01:43:06 · answer #4 · answered by Tufty Porcupine 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep any money that you have arent since the last pay day AND ask for some money back.
2007-04-12 02:41:39 · answer #5 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Withhold any pay due to you, as in hours worked or holiday time acrued
2007-04-12 01:39:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
they can withold your pay that you are owed, as you are breaking your contract
2007-04-12 01:42:50 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋