Anyone know anything about employment law?

[readingstockport]

I have a 12 week notice period, which I think for someone in my position - I'm not in any way a key employee - is excessive. What is the legal position on notice periods. I have heard that under EU law notice periods of longer than your pay period are not enforcable, is this true?

 

[Danny-Boy]

Does this notice work both ways? What notice do YOU get from THEM?

 

[leigull]

Wasn't notice period covered in your contract?

 

[One Love]

Acas has a free helpline 08457 474747, they are pretty good for help to employers and employees alike.

or Home - Acas

 

[readingstockport]

Wasn't notice period covered in your contract?

i do not have a contract, I have terms and conditions of employment which is slightly different. And Danny-Boy, no idea tbh. Not been sacked or dismissed by them so I don't know.

Thanks one love, will contact acas and check it out.

 

[Badger]

I had a 12 week notice period at my last company, I just told them I'm leaving in 6 weeks and there wasn't too much they could do about it. Think about it from their point of view, would they rather pay someone who really doesn't give a shit for 3 months? or let them leave after a month and save a bit of money?

On the flip side, if you get made redundant at least you get 3 months to look for a new job.

 

[pal4life]

I believe if your period of employment has been for severel years they are correct. Went through new contract signing last summer and it cropped up.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Strictly speaking they could sue you for any losses they incur due to you not working your notice but most companies aren't going to be too bothered unless you're very senior. After all what could they possibly have lost ? In fact they gain from not paying you. They might reflect it in your reference so I would mention it to your new employer just in case.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

3 months notice worked out very well for me when I was made redundant 3 years ago. I got more than enough redundancy money to last me a year out of work - The basic redundancy money was peanuts.