ASheffielder Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 once again I find myself in need.of advice from my fellow Sheffielders. So eariler today I handed in my notice at work (a store in meadowhall) but told them I could not work my notice (1 week) as my new job was immediate start. I gave them this in writing aswell as verbally. my problem is they threatened with saying ooo we could seek to claw money back from training and told me basically i couldnt and tried to guilt me with allsorts. i was left with 'we will get back to you' I was wondering if anyone could tell me where i stand with this? as a wise man once told me ' a worker has the right to withdraw his labour' (sorry about the long post) Posted from Sheffieldforum.co.uk App for Android Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesbrother Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 If you are going for a better job no reasonable employer would stop you, unless they have 'paid to train you' in the job, which in meadowhall is doubtful. Did you sign a contract stating that you must work for a minimum of ??? after taking a course that they paid for? If not treat them with the contempt they deserve. If they did pay for your training thats fair... if not... As an employer. BB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiggs Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 IANAL but you have a contract to give them one week notice with them and have broken it so it's their move really. On the the training, read your contract it'll be in there unless they are trying to fool you into staying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernStar Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Give them a weeks notice and then phone in sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaati Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Give them a weeks notice and then phone in sick. Can cause problems with tax codes if you are still employed in one job and then are in another job at the same time. So that isn't advised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_Hounds Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 unless they have 'paid to train you' in the job, which in meadowhall is doubtful. Oooh if my husband heard you say that... he works at Goldsmiths upper and has been there for 7 years. He has had so much training over the years from goldsmiths and all the watch companies like Rolex and Omega. He goes on about 4 training trips a year all over the country, the most recent was in London just before the Olympics with Omega. Some of the staff get to go to Switzerland for training when they have got to the highest level and are selected. Nick is hoping he is selected soon lol. You'd be surprised how much there is to learn about watches, diamonds, precious metals and jewellery, how to use repairs equipment etc. ---------- Post added 20-12-2012 at 08:47 ---------- You'd have been better posting this in the business & employment section or asking the mods to move it cos there are a few people who know about HR in there and will give you good advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bargepole23 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 If you are going for a better job no reasonable employer would stop you, unless they have 'paid to train you' in the job, which in meadowhall is doubtful. Did you sign a contract stating that you must work for a minimum of ??? after taking a course that they paid for? If not treat them with the contempt they deserve. If they did pay for your training thats fair... if not... As an employer. BB. Why do they deserve contempt? They have provided employment for someone, and a weeks notice of leaving is not unreasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASheffielder Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 I was sent away on training and did have a contract, my point being is i did not think an emmployer can force you to work your notice Posted from Sheffieldforum.co.uk App for Android Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Its not unreasonable for the employer to ask you to work your notice. Why should they be left short staffed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bargepole23 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I was sent away on training and did have a contract, my point being is i did not think an emmployer can force you to work your notice Posted from Sheffieldforum.co.uk App for Android My point being show some respect to the employer that has invested time and money in you, and that you are prepared to treat shoddily. Act like an adult and treat people as you would wish to be treat yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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