Employment Rights

[Stevie13]

I have been with a company for over 2 years but have never received a contract. I now wish to leave the company as recent changes have made me feel belittled and harrassed. How much notice do I need to give?

[terambulan]

Without a contract you can resign immediately but if you want any holiday pay etc due you should give at least 1weeks notice.

[Stevie13]

Thanks for that - do you know a website where I could get that in writing?

[Ethel]

You do have a contract - the contract was formed as soon as you accepted the job offer and started work. You just don't have it in writing, but you have the same legal rights as anyone with a written contract.

The statutory minimum amount of notice you must give is one week when you've worked for your employer for one month or more.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Redunda ncyAndLeavingYourJob/DG_10026689

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employe es/EmploymentContractsAndConditions/DG_1002790 5


You may have a case for constructive dismissal

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Redunda ncyAndLeavingYourJob/DG_10026696

[kira000]

Technically you dont need to give notice at all if you dont have a contract, but like the previous answer said, if you are owed any pay, you are unlikely to get it if you dont give a proper amount of notice- minimum of a week, up to a month, depending on how you are paid (monthly or weekly).
You should also bear in mind that if you are looking for something else, they will at some point probably ask for a reference. If you totaly shaft your ex employer by walking out without noitce, they are unlikely to give you a good reference as responsible, reliable employee.
As cr*p as the may be, for your own benefit, it is worth doing things properly to avoid giving them any grounds for making it difficult for you.

Good Luck!