Handing in one's notice

RE: Handing in one's notice

Martin Atkinson — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 10:27:41 GMT

The bottom line is if you have no contract you can walk out tomorrow, depends on how desperate you are. The fact you've given 10 years loyal service (part without a contract) would tell me as a potential future employer more than the fact you just walked out, I would suspect the employer was more at fault that you under those circumstances for you to make such a drastic decision. However all the other's have said needs to be taken into consideration.

I had a job once that was so bad I gave my notice in at the end of the first week. I did work for a month though to give them chance to look for someone else.

RE: Handing in one's notice

Bob Russell — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 10:50:59 GMT

Treat others as you would like to be treated and you will rarely go wrong!

Once the notice has been given just relax and get on with the remaining weeks as if you were a good locum. Loyalty to the practice but no real attachment!

RE: Handing in one's notice

An On MRCVS — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 10:30:06 GMT

Thank you all

All replies have brought a sense of calm to me, and helped me take a step back and realise I need to act with professionalism and dignity and not sink to a lower level, however much I want to give a kick in the teeth.

Thank you again

RE: Handing in one's notice

Clare Tapsfield-Wright — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 09:58:41 GMT

Agree with other posters , try to discuss it with them and behave with integrity even if you feel the employer has not. work out the agreed notice, do your job conscientiously and refrain from criticising the practice to the remaining staff. You never know what the future holds.

RE: Handing in one's notice

J G Wray — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 08:05:39 GMT

When you get advice on this forum relating to what a third party has said/advised, please remember to go to the third party with your own circumstances. This would be consistent with how you conduct your professional life.

RE: Handing in one's notice

Marie Kubiak — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 07:00:26 GMT

[quote user="An On MRCVS"]no contract (did have one when was full time employee but left and returned as part time and no new contract)[/quote]

I was in a similar situation last year having changed hours and role but not having an updated contract. I spoke to ACAS who advised sticking to the contracted notice period as the basic conditions would be considered ongoing even though hours and other details had changed. However, if there is a situation that you feel is forcing you out or damaging your career/professional reputation and you can't envision seeing out a full notice period then there are other options (including taking leave, friendly negotiation with bosses and more confrontational approaches).

Feel free to pm me to discuss in more detail if it may help.

Marie

RE: Handing in one's notice

J G Wray — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 06:35:52 GMT

[quote user="An On MRCVS"]

can anyone tell me how much notice I am legally required to give?

part time employee, been with practice for approx 10 years, paid monthly (paid per hour worked)

no contract (did have one when was full time employee but left and returned as part time and no new contract)

[/quote]

Are you a member of BVA? They have a legal helpline

RE: Handing in one's notice

Clive Ansell — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 06:06:07 GMT

I guess if you're paid monthly the decent and professional thing to do would be to give at least a months notice. Can you sit down and discuss it with your employer to reach a mutual agreement in a civilised manner?

Why have you not got an employment contract? I suppose without one in place, you could just walk out, but unless there are extenuating circumstances that would be unprofessional and could as Michael points out come back to bite you on the a*** one day.

Don't forget any owed holiday entitlement could be taken within the notice period.

RE: Handing in one's notice

Braden Collins — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 04:28:57 GMT

How much notice would you expect the clinic to give you if you were made redundant? You owe them the same.

We expect at least 1 month from our vets, but prefer to know earlier if possible.

RE: Handing in one's notice

Michael Woodhouse — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 01:15:46 GMT

I would have thought if you signed a contract at some point then the 'gentlemanly' thing to do would be to take that as your notice period.

It's a small profession and you never know if you may want to go back, use current employer as a reference etc.

Although, reading between the lines, I get the feeling you'd rather leave sooner......

(our vet contracts say 2 months)

RE: Handing in one's notice

Beats — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 23:17:08 GMT

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/work-comes-to-an-end/dismissal/#h-how-much-notice-is-an-employer-entitled-to

might be of help (this is for England)