My friend is in a very similar position and has asked if I can help her find out where she stands. Maybe someone can help clarify her options.
She is also very unhappy in her job and wants to leave as soon as possible. She has worked there for only 4 months and has a 6 month probation period as specified in her contract. The contract says that the normal notice period required from the both employee and employer is 1 month. It also says in the Probation section that before the probation period is up that the employer can terminate the employment with only one weeks notice. It does not make any mention of how much notice the employee is required to give during the probation period.
This being the case she thought that if the employer is only required to give one weeks notice during this period, then it should be the same for her. Anyway she told them she was quitting and gave two weeks notice thinking she was being sound, not wanting to leave them in the lurch. They later came back to her and said that the minimum notice required is one month and she will be required to work that.
Can anyone tell me is what they are doing legal, and if she has any options. Like badge55 said, she would like to keep things amicable and possibly get a reference from the employer.
Sorry if i'm hijacking someone elses thread. I can repost to a new thread if required.