Alright folks just wondering on others thoughts on quitting a job without giving any notice,
Basically ive been driving for a certain company for 2 months ive never signed any type of contract even though i work directly for them, i applied for x ammount of jobs before going here as a new driver to class 1, anyway ive been offered a job out the blue for a company doing local runs no nights out more money and closer to home, problem is they want me to start tomorrow 7am and im supposed to be at my job tonight at 10pm,
Where do i stand here with my rights can i quit this job straight away if i have not signed into a contract?
If you haven’t signed anything I don’t see the issue in that respect but I would consider the consequences of burning bridges as you never know what the future could bring. Upset the company with now could mean you won’t get a look in again if you are ever out of work.
Im doing night runs down to and around London with 2 nights out terrible trailers uncared for units and less money than id get at this day local work job,
I feel bad for doing it but id be daft to turn it down phone call going in soon i think just wanted to make sure there was no legal comebacks because i have not signed a contract.
TruckerAds:
Im doing night runs down to and around London with 2 nights out terrible trailers uncared for units and less money than id get at this day local work job,
I feel bad for doing it but id be daft to turn it down phone call going in soon i think just wanted to make sure there was no legal comebacks because i have not signed a contract.
See my post above, there is a legal comeback, oral contracts are perfectly acceptable and enforceable.
You started work, that means that you accepted the contract in the eyes of the law
For me, a lot would depend on whether I was working for a small haulier who was a decent bloke, or for Wincantonski etc. I would just say that if the new employer is any good, they would understand if you had to work a week’s notice.
syramax:
have you tried explaining your position to your present employer ■■ always better to leave amicably if possible .
I havent no as i say i applied for this company before i started this current job (there was no job at the time but kept me on file) its just popped up today a quick interview and a job offer on the table has left me in a pickle on what to do.
syramax:
have you tried explaining your position to your present employer ■■ always better to leave amicably if possible .
I havent no as i say i applied for this company before i started this current job (there was no job at the time but kept me on file) its just popped up today a quick interview and a job offer on the table has left me in a pickle on what to do.
The right thing to do is talk to all parties involved and find a solution that works for all three of you.
wheelnutt:
See my post above, there is a legal comeback, oral contracts are perfectly acceptable and enforceable.
You started work, that means that you accepted the contract in the eyes of the law
It’s unlikely in practice though that the current employer would seek redress through the legal system for breach of contract though, certainly I’ve never heard of it happening.
Have u told them ur already in work? If so and they still want u to start tomorrow would they expect a driver to do that to them… leave amicably if u can as it speaks volumes to the type of person you are…
wheelnutt:
See my post above, there is a legal comeback, oral contracts are perfectly acceptable and enforceable.
You started work, that means that you accepted the contract in the eyes of the law
It’s unlikely in practice though that the current employer would seek redress through the legal system for breach of contract though, certainly I’ve never heard of it happening.
The OP asked for his rights, I gave him the legal answer, what he does with it is a different matter.
blue estate:
The only other thing I’ve got to say is
NUMBER ONE !
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And number one may well need a reference in the future…
We also don’t know what kind of employer the OP currently has, he may well receive a hefty bill next week for loss of revenue, agency driver cost, loss to reputation etc…
Quitting without notice works just fine 9 out of 10 times… it is that final time that is a bugger…
Harry Monk:
For me, a lot would depend on whether I was working for a small haulier who was a decent bloke, or for Wincantonski etc. I would just say that if the new employer is any good, they would understand if you had to work a week’s notice.
+1 from me. If they’re a decent company you work for, I’d explain. If they like you,you might even get better T&c’s. If they’re not worth a light,it’s easy,do one .
In a nutshell it would depend how they’ve treated me. If they’d been fair with me,it’s only right to return the favour.
Be careful about burning bridges. My pride wouldn’t let me beg for my old job back,but my bank balance might say I’ve got to
1FLEETRENEGADE:
Oral contracts are legally binding provided there is proof they exist .
The only proof needed is you showing up for work, that completes the contract and makes an oral contract legally binding and enforceable.
Even if a company generally has a written contract they don’t have to give it to you until two months in and an oral contract covers the first two months with exactly the same terms as the future written one.
Legally there is a contract, what the OP does with it is up to him.
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