Notice Period

[ExploitedSaffa]

Hello

My husband joined a company 2 months ago and after begging him to draw up a contract he received one yesterday where the his boss tells him that he needs to give 3 months notice should he resign!

Is this legal, I read online that the maximum notice is 12 weeks, but is this reasonable for someone who hasn't even worked there 3 months?

Thank you

[Bigmac versus]

hI ExploitedSaffa and welcome, I have moved your thread to this forum where other people may be able to advise you.

[Ell-enn]

While there is a minimum period of notice required for employees it is quite common for longer periods to be stipulated in contracts of employment. Where I work some of the senior managers and directors are on 3 or 6 months notice.

Acas - Home states :"However, the employer or the employee will be entitled to a longer period of notice than the statutory minimum if this is provided for in the contract of employment."

Hope this is helpful.

Kind regards

Ell-enn
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