3rd October 2008, 09:53 AM
I agree entirely with Kevin.
The trade union can also advise on the 'no contract' point as well. I think it has been discussed elsewhere (possibly eithin this thread...) that there is a contract of employment between employer and employee even if there is no signed piece of paper. The union can advise, but I think the general principle is 'like for like' and 'reasonableness'. Personally, I wouldn't think that less than a weeks notice of layoff is reasonable notice! I can entirley understand the anger and frustration!
The trade union can also advise on the 'no contract' point as well. I think it has been discussed elsewhere (possibly eithin this thread...) that there is a contract of employment between employer and employee even if there is no signed piece of paper. The union can advise, but I think the general principle is 'like for like' and 'reasonableness'. Personally, I wouldn't think that less than a weeks notice of layoff is reasonable notice! I can entirley understand the anger and frustration!