Quitting Work/Notice Period Question

[Benson_JV]

Greetings all.
So tomorrow I'm quitting sainsburys as it's basically soul destroying.
I have a new job lined up for monday and I'm not working my notice period at sainsburys which is four weeks.

What is the comeback of this?
I know they can refuse to write a reference (I heard it's illegal to write a bad one?) but is there anything else they can do?
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[Adam.I]

It is a possibility that you can be sued for breach of contract but this is exceptionally rare - however, it is still a possibility.
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[swampy]

I guess they could withhold any outstanding wages, but doubt they would...
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[duhawkz]

what adam.i said, its very unlikely but it they could sue.

also writing a bad reference might be illeagal but to your new place them refusing to give you one could be seen as a bad one.

If you speak with your hr department or your manager they may be willing to let you out of your notice period, its not in there best interest to keep you there if you think about it as for the next X weeks you'll be on wind down and be tossing it off for most of it.

i know people who have had to give 12weeks and had it cut to 4 so its worth a try for nowt surely
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[flat spot]

They can withold any holiday pay accrued, but that's about it.

[Benson_JV]

I'm going to have a chat with the store manager but ultimately, I won't be working anymore there.
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Willson - "If you go out on that CBR600 in the winter, you're going to do more miles on your side than on your wheels."
Riding: CBR600FW Driving: Audi A6
Previous Bikes: '96 Bandit 600, '96 GPz305

[Rogerborg]

Where's this idea coming from that it's "illegal" to give a bad reference? Nothing prevents you from expressing a bad opinion of someone, and even English libel law will find in your favour if you can support them with evidence. It's mealy mouthed corporate lawyers that have decided that companies will now confirm nothing beyond dates of service.

Aaaaanyway. Try not to burn any bridges, but don't sweat it. You won't be the first or last to just not show up again.
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[Benson_JV]

[Rogerborg]

Well, if you leave any turds on desks, be sure they're not yours.
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[Benson_JV]

I heard rumours that the store manager was looking for reasons to get rid of me anyway. But I can imagine him getting really upity when he realises I'm not working tomorrow, or hte next four weeks.
Just don't want him to ruin my chance of the job I'm going onto.
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Willson - "If you go out on that CBR600 in the winter, you're going to do more miles on your side than on your wheels."
Riding: CBR600FW Driving: Audi A6
Previous Bikes: '96 Bandit 600, '96 GPz305

[yambabe]

[Benson_JV]

Cheers Yambabe, most informative.
Re the shitting on colleagues.
All but a small handful of friends have left and they've roped in new people, why? Because the store manager was a complete shit. The people that are left want more hours but are being refused by the boss becuase of having to make cut backs. So it'll be giving them the hours they actually want, plus it wasn't that many I worked in the first place.
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Willson - "If you go out on that CBR600 in the winter, you're going to do more miles on your side than on your wheels."
Riding: CBR600FW Driving: Audi A6
Previous Bikes: '96 Bandit 600, '96 GPz305

[ajbsmirnoff]

[Mondeo Man]

If your new job starts Monday, tehn you've no choice. Put something in writing, polite and diplomatic, and serve it to your boss.

You should never leave any job on bad terms if you can avoid it. You might find yourself, for example, applying for a job in the future where they insist of checking all previous employers for the last x years, etc. eg police, etc.

"He left without serving his notice, but I understand he had a job offer he couldn't refuse, and he explained this professionaly to me..."

Better than " He called us all cunts, squated and shat on the bosses desk, and disappeared..."

[lukas222]

I guess they could withhold any outstanding wages too https://www.imgquick.com/images/43.gif

[yambabe]

[Imonster]

The last time I was in a situation like that a few years ago, I handed written notice and then called in sick every day for the next month. I suspect that there could have been some comeback if they wanted to push it, though they never did.

My excuses were getting ridiculous by week 3 of it
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[Kris]

Big corporations will never write a bad reference these days, they will either refuse or just write a sentence that confirms you worked for them between the dates of x and y.

If you have the ear of a friendly manager then use it. Much better telling them the truth than suddenly not showing up anymore which raises suspicions slightly...


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[stinkwheel]

I've written a bad reference. A real stinker.

Along the lines of:

Dear Sir,

Miss I worked for our company between the dates of X and Y. She left our employment having been dismissed for gross misconduct, after being caught on CCTV stealing a three figure sum of cash from the daily banking. It was not deemed to be in the companies best interests to persue the matter further in court. She is a thief and I would not recommend employing her in a position of trust.

Should you wish to discuss this matter further, please feel free to contact me by telephone.

Probably wasn't the best idea to put me down as a reference really but she was particularly dense.
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[Benson_JV]

Well shit.

I haven't done anything wrong really, He just doesn't like me! Then again we've had about 7 people hand in their notice in the last 3-4 weeks so that sort of tells you about him...hopefully the store will get investigated soon and they'll find all the shit that goes on
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Willson - "If you go out on that CBR600 in the winter, you're going to do more miles on your side than on your wheels."
Riding: CBR600FW Driving: Audi A6
Previous Bikes: '96 Bandit 600, '96 GPz305

[Benson_JV]

Well he didn't take too kindly to that...apparently he'd already wrote me a bad rerference...cunt.
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Willson - "If you go out on that CBR600 in the winter, you're going to do more miles on your side than on your wheels."
Riding: CBR600FW Driving: Audi A6
Previous Bikes: '96 Bandit 600, '96 GPz305

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[Benson_JV]

I believe under the data protection act I'm entitled to see the reference. I'll have an ask about it at work on monday.
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Willson - "If you go out on that CBR600 in the winter, you're going to do more miles on your side than on your wheels."
Riding: CBR600FW Driving: Audi A6
Previous Bikes: '96 Bandit 600, '96 GPz305

[Ariel Badger]

Prepare to rip him to shreds in court for definition.
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