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How much notice do we need to give

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DM66
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How much notice do we need to give

Post by DM66 »

So I’ve got a job interview and want to know how long I have to give RM notice if I get the job. I thought it was a months notice but the job requires I start in 2 weeks
Jb1969
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Re: How much notice do we need to give

Post by Jb1969 »

Old contract 1wk, new contract 4 wks.
If your on new I would give them a wk & leave.
enskied
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Re: How much notice do we need to give

Post by enskied »

Odd that they want 4 weeks notice now, as the still never replace anyone for months or years in our case.
Sean06
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Re: How much notice do we need to give

Post by Sean06 »

DM66 wrote:
14 Feb 2024, 10:22
So I’ve got a job interview and want to know how long I have to give RM notice if I get the job. I thought it was a months notice but the job requires I start in 2 weeks
Can you just not leave if you get new job?
rubberbond
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Re: How much notice do we need to give

Post by rubberbond »

Sean06 wrote:
14 Feb 2024, 15:52
DM66 wrote:
14 Feb 2024, 10:22
So I’ve got a job interview and want to know how long I have to give RM notice if I get the job. I thought it was a months notice but the job requires I start in 2 weeks
Can you just not leave if you get new job?
You can but it’s a technical breach of contract and they could sue you for the cost of temporarily replacing you , however if they were to sack you they wouldn’t give you notice so it’s your call. Give them a letter of resignation stating what your last day will be , they can hardly keep you prisoner.
theotherone
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Re: How much notice do we need to give

Post by theotherone »

You would be technically in breach of contract without working notice period so if you had money owed to you by the company you'd risk losing it.
Boracay70
EX ROYAL MAIL
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Joined: 16 May 2021, 18:55
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Re: How much notice do we need to give

Post by Boracay70 »

I know of 4 staff who have been here over 3 years so on new not newest contract
All gave one week notice
They can’t force you
Beside you could just take the piss and get signed off
heraldmoth
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Joined: 22 Jun 2014, 15:58
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Re: How much notice do we need to give

Post by heraldmoth »

DM66 wrote:
14 Feb 2024, 10:22
So I’ve got a job interview and want to know how long I have to give RM notice if I get the job. I thought it was a months notice but the job requires I start in 2 weeks
Regardless, as mentioned b4 make sure and screenshot all your entitlements from the app b4 u leave. Be sure exactly what you are owed b4 u leave
HDD8
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Joined: 05 Feb 2014, 18:21
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Re: How much notice do we need to give

Post by HDD8 »

If you are paid weekly, you give one week's notice. If you are paid monthly, you give one month's notice.
TheTrolleyMan
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Re: How much notice do we need to give

Post by TheTrolleyMan »

Weekly paid staff give 1 weeks notice