Notice Period?

Question

I have been working as a Sales Assistant for a company for just over 2 years now. I wish to leave as soon as possible, not because I hate the job/people just because I have had a better offer from somewhere else.

I'm sure in my contract it stated a 1 month notice period is required. I usually work Saturdays, tho occasionally have swapped to Sundays.

I wondered if I hand my resignation letter in today, or post it 2moro, basically so the manager will recieve it by the end of the month then can I state my last day as the 30th Nov? Or do I have to work 4 Saturdays and therefore my last day would be the Sat 1st Dec? Does the 1 month mean 30/31 days or 4 working days.

My contract I have just looked it says no less than 4 weeks notice.

Answer 1

Write to them to receive it on or before November 1st and give 1 months notice that you will be leaving on November 30th. That is all you need to do. Also put in a sentence that you have enjoyed working with them but in an effort to further your career the change is necessary. This leaves the door nicely open for them to either make you a better offer or allow you to go back to them at some future date. Best of luck with the new job.

Answer 2

It is not necessary to work your full notice whatever your contract states. Your current employer cannot disclipline you or sack you for something that you have not yet done. For example, your contract states 4 weeks notice (mine states 12 weeks) but you want to leave within a week, hand your notice to your employer explaining that you wish to finish on whatever date, your employer cannot punish for something you are going to do (i.e. leave before the end of your contracted notice period) because you have not yet committed the breach of contract, also, he cannot discipline you after you leave as you are no longer an employee. As long as you are not already going through a disciplinary procedure there is nothing they can do other than, as a previous answerer said, just stop paying you from the last day you worked, and quite honestly, nobody would expect pay for hours they haven't worked. They cannot withold any money due to you for hours worked - if they do threaten with small claims court - they know that they will not have a leg to stand on.

Answer 3

I think you should be fine if you state in the letter the day you will be finishing i.e the 30th. Also if you have any holiday owing you can take that as time worked and therefore finish a week or 2 early. You don't have to give notice at all, but it would be breaking a contract and you would lose you holiday entitlement plus other problems which would be outlined in your contract .

Answer 4

It's very unusual to give one month notice. Normally it is 2 weeks, particularly if you only worked there 2 years.

It's better if you tell your boss, face to face, why you are leaving and discuss the notice with him. Don't forget you may need a reference from him one day. Do it the right way, to keep communications open and leave on a good note with your current employer. You never know when you're going to need them. I know you're excited about the new job, but a few days are not going to make that much difference.

Good luck with the new job.

By the way, I think one month notice is 30 days.

Answer 5

Usually after a couple of years you need to give one months notice unless you have a contract that says different, hand your notice in, do not post it, state the exact day you wish to leave, do yourself a favour and make sure you leave when you have been paid, don't cut your notice short if you are due to be paid for example one week after you have left.

Answer 6

I think "a month's notice" is more of a guideline than anything. You should plan to finish on Friday, Nov 30, and then go out and celebrate. Who ever heard of finishing a job on a Saturday?

Answer 7

You should work 4 wks from the date of your notice (usually this is the date they receive it). But speak to your Mgr and explain the situation.
The worst they can do is not pay your notice.
IE stop paying you as soon as you leave.
But if you are working somewhere else, this is not a problem.
Also remember if you do not work your notice period then you will have well and truly burnt your bridges with that company.
Good luck in your new role.

Answer 8

Why are you saying that you're sure that it one month's notice? Have you double-checked yet? All contracts of employment that I have been involved with categorically states your notice period.

For staff purposes, it's usually 4 working weeks. For a contractor, it's usually two working weeks.

Answer 9

One month is one month. You can choose if it will be one calender month, making your last day Nov 30th, or if it will be 28 days, which is 4 full weeks. You are not obligated to work that Saturday.

Answer 10

You could always get yourself sacked. A bit drastic I know but it solves your problem.