Resignation Query.

[Christov]

I handed in my 4 weeks notice, and my employer wants to waive my notice period. Am I still entitled to payment for the notice period? Don't want to seem greedy but new job doesn't start immediately. Seems unfair as I'm willing to work the notice.

[chelle7272]

As far as I'm aware if they don't work they should pay you in lieu of notice. Howver there are those better qualified to answer than me on here, who I'm sure will let you know for sure
http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=15 84

[chelle7272]

Sorry that should say don't want you to work :)

[annie49]

When my son handed in his notice the firm he was with actually told him just to leave that afternoon. He did get paid for his period of notice,tho....

[36TEAK36]

I am fairly sure they should pay you for your notice period. Many companies ask resigning employees to leave right away, especially if the employee is joining a competitor of if they can cause damage to company if he worked the 4 weeks notice period. For example, if I were to resign, I would be asked to leave right away as I could sabotage our computer system (not something I would do though).

[chrissa1]

Of course they have to pay you. You are willing and able to work. It is their choice not to use your services.

[Twenty20]

As said above, you get paid in lieu of notice......unless you and the employer agree on anything different (e.g. you wanted to only work a short notice period and employer was happy for you to go early, then you'd agree only to be paid for the time you work).