SW1 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Hello, I am making the move down under in September and I really don't want to leave it until the last 4 weeks to hand my notice in at work. If I tell my employer now, is there anything he can do to get rid of me sooner? I don't think he will, but if anyone knows where i stand with this legally that would be great! Thank you S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieF8 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Why even bother risking any comeback whatsoever? They might not get rid of you sooner but they might make work arkward for you..... Just hand in your notice 5-6 weeks before you leave, offer to leave after the 5-6 week period instead of after 4 That way if work are funny with you only have to put up with them for a few weeks, rather than 3 or 4 months of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 As an employer I appreciate as much notice as possible - but in your position I would probably not say anything until I resigned. You really can't be sure how the news will be received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardy Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I intend to give my boss about 9-10 weeks advise of my plans even though I only need to give 4 so he has a chance to replace me. I'm flying out at the end of September but am waiting for the house sale to complete and the money to be in the bank first. Legally they can do nothing other than magically make your post redundant which takes a fair few weeks to go through anyway and they would probably end up paying you more. Depends what you do as to whether they can make work awkward or not but they have to be very careful to not end up in front of a tribunal ! Good luck :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Thank you for your replies, I understand it's a risk but I would love to give him as much notice as possible. I'm the project manager at the company, and involved in the running of the e-businesses also so I can see it being quite a lengthy hand-over... Thinking personally I want to help and make sure I don't drop him in it, but after reading your responses I think I'll wait. I'm on holiday the first 2 weeks of July, so I think I'll do what your doing StevieF8 and give 6 weeks... Again, thank you all. S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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