Contract Of Employment Checking

[MrGQuagmire]

Evening PH masses, new account registered to protect identity.....

I have recently been issues with a new contract of employment after several years of not having one - I know, I know! Contained in it are a few restrictive covenants as well as a few miscellaneous conditions at the end of the contract that appear to be asking me to waive all my rights even if the sections before it are found to be unlawful.

Would there be any kind souls who might consider giving this a brief once over to make sure there aren't any banana skins in it or do I really need to be paying for a professional to give it a thorough checking?

I didn't know if this would be best here or in Speed Law & Plod - please move it if required,


Much obliged.

[anonymous-user]

If you take advice from here and the advice turns out to be wrong, who are you going to sue?

If the contract is important to you, and especially if the restrictive covenants might be a problem, take insured professional advice. I can recommend some names if you like.

[Timw4077]

I am happy to take a look and offer an opinion (HR Professional wtih twenty years experience) however you are better taking to an employment lawyer.

[pauloroberto]

I am an employment lawyer. Happy to take a look free of charge if you want to PM me.

[FocusRS3]

pauloroberto said:

I am an employment lawyer. Happy to take a look free of charge if you want to PM me.

Pauloroberto , I’ve a very quick question that I need answered . Would you mind if I PM’d you for your opinion on something ?
Tks
Sorry to jump on the back of the thread

[FocusRS3]

pauloroberto said:

I am an employment lawyer. Happy to take a look free of charge if you want to PM me.

Hi , seemingly you’re not set up to receive emails?

[anonymous-user]

Ask me if, it's a quickie.

[FocusRS3]

Breadvan72 said:

Ask me if, it's a quickie.

Ok my contract states that my firm can terminate anytime up until 6 months during my probation period with a weeks notice but does not include the provision of me doing the same .

After the 6 months I’m locked into a long term contract with a length notice period either way .

My question is can i give notice with minimal notice up until, or at 6 months too and walk?

[anonymous-user]

By statute, the minimum notice that you can give is one week after you have worked a month.

[FocusRS3]

Breadvan72 said:

By statute, the minimum notice that you can give is one week after you have worked a month.

Ok but as the 6 month option is there for them does that also give me the same rights even though it doesn’t state I have the option ?

[anonymous-user]

What option?

[FocusRS3]

Breadvan72 said:

What option?

The option to terminate during the 6 month probation period

[anonymous-user]

I have already answered that. You can leave on a week''s notice.

[FocusRS3]

Breadvan72 said:

I have already answered that. You can leave on a week''s notice.

Ok great many Tks .

I was concerned as the 6 month option only mentions them terminating but not me .
After such time it rolls into a long term commitment .

Cheers for help will add you to my mates list on PH’s

[anonymous-user]

You are welcome.

In practice you could walk without notice in the first six months but giving a week would be the strict legal obligation and would be more professional.

Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 24th November 07:56

[FocusRS3]

Breadvan72 said:

You are welcome.

In practice you could walk without notice in the first six months but giving a week would be the struct legal obligation and would be more professional.

Fully understood . May we’ll be in touch in the new year .

Best