Hi all,
If an employee resigns, but either refuses or does not wish to work the full notice period, what are the consequences for the employee? In this case we would be talking about a permanent employee, private sector, with a contract stating 1 months notice.
A shorter notice period could be negotiated I presume, but if the employee really wanted to play hard ball, how high are the stakes? It's breach of contract, but how serious is this generally treated?
It's pretty poor character and reputational damage for employee, but plenty of press articles would have you believe this is becoming more frequent with more millennials 'ghosting' employers like this.
Any thoughts?
Tom
If an employee resigns, but either refuses or does not wish to work the full notice period, what are the consequences for the employee? In this case we would be talking about a permanent employee, private sector, with a contract stating 1 months notice.
A shorter notice period could be negotiated I presume, but if the employee really wanted to play hard ball, how high are the stakes? It's breach of contract, but how serious is this generally treated?
It's pretty poor character and reputational damage for employee, but plenty of press articles would have you believe this is becoming more frequent with more millennials 'ghosting' employers like this.
Any thoughts?
Tom