Giving notice
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Topic: Giving notice
Posted By: queenbean
Subject: Giving notice
Date Posted: 03 November 2008 at 11:15am
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Can anyone give any advice here?
If your job contract says you must give 12 weeks notice, but you are only working part-time (3 days a week) at this job, do you have to give the full 12 weeks notice, or would it be pro-rata (i.e. 8 weeks?) TIA!!!!!! -------------   
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Posted By: mamanee
Date Posted: 03 November 2008 at 11:21am
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I could be wrong but I would think that it means a full week, like Monday to Sunday, regardless of how many days during the week that you work.
I could be wrong though. 
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Posted By: EmDee
Date Posted: 03 November 2008 at 11:31am
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I assume that it would be 12 weeks also, though might be worth calling the Dept of Labour? I found them really good at answering any queries I had about work. ------------- DS 8 DD 6 DS 4 DD 2 |
Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 03 November 2008 at 11:37am
| I would say 12 weeks, as in 12 calendar weeks (boy that's a long notice period!) |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 03 November 2008 at 11:58am
I would say 12 calender weeks also. That is a long notice period! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: monikah
Date Posted: 03 November 2008 at 12:19pm
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i also thing the time it says in your contract has to be the full calendar week because they want that much time to find some one new and train them up. it does seem to be really long, most places are normally a pay period or 3-4 weeks. what kind of job are you in. i found in a couple of jobs that if i was going to a competition firm they dont make you work out your full notice so maybe hand your notice in saying you will stay 12 weeks if required but would like to leave at an earlier time if possible ------------- 
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Posted By: queenbean
Date Posted: 03 November 2008 at 1:14pm
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Thanks so much ladies! Yeah I work for two different employers, one is two days a week and I have to give 4 weeks notice and the other is 3 days a week and 12 weeks!! It's a private clinic in the healthcare field, and they are unlikely to release me early as there is a shortage in our field and they will have a hard time recruiting a new employee.
Time is of the essence for me however, as if I had to give 12 weeks notice I wouldn't have that many weeks before going on maternity leave!!! Thanks again. -------------
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Posted By: monikah
Date Posted: 03 November 2008 at 1:32pm
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are you giving notice to leave before you go on maternity leave? does this not mean you dont get maternity leave paid out? -------------
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 03 November 2008 at 7:50pm
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I think she means she will give notice that she wants to take maternity leave with the intention of returning... and therefore be eligible for PPL, depending on how it all works with part time and PPL of course. -------------  |
Posted By: jaz
Date Posted: 03 November 2008 at 8:22pm
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You have to provide your employer with three months notice if you are taking maternity leave. This allows them time to find someone to take over your role while you are away.
You need to confirm in writing two weeks prior to your return that you are returning. If you aren't returning to work and you decide to resign while on maternity leave you need to give them whatever notice they state in your Employment Agreement. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: queenbean
Date Posted: 03 November 2008 at 8:56pm
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Thanks so much for all your input so far. It's all a bit confusing!!
I have two options. One would be to give notice now, meaning I would lose my PPL entitlement with current employers, but I would only do this if my new employer would provide compensation for this. A bit awkward but possible, however not really worthwhile for my new employer if I have to wait out 12 weeks, then only work a couple of weeks for him before going on maternity leave. Second would be to carry on as normal and get PPL under my current employers, then give notice during maternity leave once my PPL has been paid out and just start with my new employer next winter, instead of at the beginning of the year (depends how desperately soon they want me to start). Also feel a bit wanky doing this to my current employers but can't think of any way around it. OMG this is so confusing and boring for everyone, sorry about this!! Such a dilemma! -------------
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Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 04 November 2008 at 8:52am
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Your employer doesnt pay your PPL so im not sure what the problem is .. is it because you know you are not going back?
I doubt they would compensate you enough to lose 14 weeks of pay, so if it was me I would keep quiet. ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year  http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: jaz
Date Posted: 04 November 2008 at 7:49pm
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You can start taking maternity leave up to six weeks before your due date, earlier if mutually agreed. So if you give them three months notice now that you are taking maternity leave that takes you up to 34 weeks which is about right.
Check with the Department of Labour but I think if you resign and finish up when you go on maternity leave you still get PPL but in a lump sum. You can't be paid PPL and receive paid maternity leave at the same time though so just watch out for this if you are going straight into a new job after having bubba. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 04 November 2008 at 8:29pm
True, but if she resigns and starts a new job she will no longer be eligible for ppl as she wont have been in the new job for 6 month plus.. hence wanting compensation to leave her current job and loose that money. Seeing as its about $5700.00 before tax, If they really want you, they will pay especially if there is a skill shortage.. mind you it would more than likely come with a 12 month claw back clause starting after you return from mat leave. Do you have good relationship with your current employer? While you will be required to give 12 weeks notice, you maybe able to negoiate this down. Would the potential new employee consider taking you for the 2 days in four weeks and then the other days after the 12 weeks? Might be worth the conversation! Good luck! -------------   
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lilfatty wrote:Posted By: queenbean
Date Posted: 04 November 2008 at 10:53pm
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The new employer is in a different city so I would have to wait until my 12 weeks notice was up before starting. I think in the long run it will be easier to stay with current employers until the baby is born and take leave with them, just have to find out when its safe to give notice.
Thanks for all your advice ladies, you are awesome!!! Mwah! -------------
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Posted By: Aithne
Date Posted: 04 November 2008 at 11:04pm
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Wouldnt it be in your contract??
Ive only have one job, but all that information was in my contract, i only had to give 2weeks notice so i think every place is different. Not sure though, i could be wrong. |
Posted By: Aithne
Date Posted: 04 November 2008 at 11:06pm
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Ok scratch that, i just re-read your first post, you said it was in your contract already haha.
I would just go with the 12weeks notice, or maybe you could ask your boss?? Dont pay any attention to me haha, its late and im very tired... Must go to bed now... Good luck anyway
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