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Yes, I've learned that the hard way. Provided they give you payment in lieu of notice, they don't need much of a reason to let you go. Myself and a co-worker w
by jenscow 8y ago
Yes, I've learned that the hard way. Provided they give you payment in lieu of notice, they don't need much of a reason to let you go.
Myself and a co-worker were once let go for "performance reasons" at 10 months - just after project completion (successful). It was beyond my probationary period, and no issues where raised in the 2 performance reviews.
Their notice period was just 1 month. We were effectively cheap contractors.
My advice now is to treat offers with a low notice period (of them telling you) as a red flag. The norm is 3 months, after probation.
- C1sc0cat 8y agoRather than just make you redundant on statutory terms - doing you on performance risks an industrial tribunal.
- jenscow 8y agoNot for less than 2 years: https://www.gov.uk/dismissal/what-to-do-if-youre-dismissed https://www.gov.uk/dismissal/what-to-do-if-youre-dismissed
- dleslie 8y agoThe norm where I am, in BC, is two weeks for notice. It increases slightly the longer you're employed.