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Contract expiry - do I have to give notice?

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  • 14-12-2016 1:21am
    #1
    SLR9000
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭


    I couldn't find any similar situations on the site, so decided to ask for advice myself. I currently work in a retail store as a "sales assistant". My contract is a "fixed-term" contract and expires on 31st December. I was brought to our HR office earlier in the week and told that because the store is not busy in the New Year, that they will not be extending my contract further than the 31st of December. I was then given a letter stating the reason that was explained to me and the dates mentioned.

    Now, I had forseen this and applied for many other jobs in the run up to December. One in particular had gotten back to me with an offer of employment starting in January. So now with another job lined up, I was wondering if I have to give notice to my current employer if I decide to leave before 31st December to spend time at home with my family (who live in another country and was denied holidays over Christmas by current employer).

    Can anyone help me out. I've searched the web for answers but can't find any information regarding contracts ending and notice periods voided. Thanks! :)


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    #2
    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users Posts: 25,970 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    Yes,you do. You have a contract 'til 31 December.

    If you want to finish much before the 28th, then don't expect to get a good reference from them.


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    duploelabs
    Registered Users Posts: 11,414 ✭✭✭✭duploelabs


    Have you no holidays saved up?


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    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users Posts: 25,970 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    I cannot imagine any retail employer approving leave at this time of year.


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    TimeToShine
    Registered Users Posts: 4,881 ✭✭✭TimeToShine


    The right thing to do would be to fulfill the terms of your contract.

    Having said that, they don't give a crap about you and will have you replaced in a heartbeat, and you have a job lined up - quit and go see your family.


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