How much notice for less than a month service?

[adam thompson1981]

Can someone please help me clarify?

I've read conflicting info online.

If my friend wanted to dismiss an employee who has been with his company only 2 weeks what is the minimum notice he has to give?

The contract simply states 1weeks notice during and after the probationary period of 6 months.

Does he have to pay a weeks notice? Because I've read less than a month there is no need despite what the contract says...

He doesnt want to get this wrong..

 

[Awinner2]

If the contract says one week then that's what it is.

 

[obscure]

1 week

 

[Newchodge]

There is no statutory right to notice under 4 weeks' service, except 'reasonable' notice, which may be one hour. However the contractual right is to 1 week, so it is one week.

 

[adam thompson1981]

Thanks. yes that makes sense.

Is it a requirement to follow a disciplinary procedure, or is it possible to simply dismiss the employee and pay him his notice etc?

 

[Awinner2]

Simple dismissal with paid notice. No explanation or disciplinary.

 

[Dario.c]

if it's within the probation period (I guess yes since is one month) in a regular contract that would be 1 week?

 

[Paul Norman]

I would always have this clearly stated in the contract, and I would advise honouring that contract.