Resignation.

[glasgowcyclist]

I had a job offer in writing the next morning after my interview, subject to reference; he said he wanted to see one not subject to anything before he realeased me :-(

He has no authority to hold you beyond the contractually agreed notice period.

GC

 

[stephec]

Just a thought, is he delaying the reference? That'd explain the continuing delay in letting you leave.

That's a good point, might be worth contacting the new boss to see if he's asked for and been given the reference.

 

[Dayvo]

Not that I know, but if you've given a month's notice and your boss has failed to act promptly and accordingly, then tough $hit for him. You'll work out your notice and then walk away with a clear conscience.

Power to the people!

 

[4F]

I had a job offer in writing the next morning after my interview, subject to reference; he said he wanted to see one not subject to anything before he realeased me :-(

OK with you now, you have it in writing that it has been accepted and you leave on the 20th. Nothing has changed

 

[stevede]

I had a job offer in writing the next morning after my interview, subject to reference; he said he wanted to see one not subject to anything before he realeased me :-(

If you have given the required notice to leave, there's nothing he can do about it. Period!

As mentioned previously, If his (possible) delaying of a reference or other could have an effect on whether the new job remains available, that would be of more concern to me.

Have you spoken to the new employer and asked why you have not had the unconditional confirmation you are expecting?

 

[GrumpyGregry]

And by way of admission I haven't worked my full notice period in my last four jobs. I've said "I'm done", resigned, told them in my letter when my last day would be (none of this three months bollox), presented a completed handover document, and said I'll be at home if you need me to come in or want to speak to me.

Not been sued yet. Still on good terms with those previous employers and managers, two of whom have tried to poach me back. Idiots.

 

[Deleted member 35268]

I know of someone who handed in their notice recently, only to be told it was "not accepted".

Not accepted only means they can't actually come to terms with the situation, and has no bearing on the timing or legality of leaving.

 

[TVC]

I would explain what has happened to your new employer and state that you will be there on the agreed date. They will then know that your current boss is being a nobber and can take it into account if references are not presented, or are a bit sniffly.


With regard to not releasing you, you have terminated your contract in writing and are content to work your notice. No more to say except bye.

 

[Deleted member 35268]

I put in my resignation on Wednesday 21st of May; my boss responded in email on the Friday 23rd saying he accepted it and I'd be leaving on the 20th of June. However, he said (verbally) that he wouldn't process it until the new company sent an unconditional (ie not dependant on reference offer). This has still not arrived and now he's saying he still has to process things and the earliest he will let me go is on the 27th June; I'm supposed to start the new job on the 23rd. Sorry to drag you into this dilemna but has anybody any experience of similar and can offer advice.

POPPYCOCK!

 

[cd365]

Your boss is a nob

 

[Fnaar]

Another option might be to do something outrageous and get the sack :-)

 

[Archie_tect]

Acas advice pages:
http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=4096
http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=4096

Hope that helps- there are further links- depends on your contract of employment terms.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Torch the place on the 19th.

 

[Profpointy]

hang on - hasn't the boss done the OP a favour by sitting on it till the confirmation has come through? After all the new job could be a while to come through or even evaporate. A bit of give and take might be prudent as well as polite.

That said, you have "given notice" - which is telling the company, not asking permission. So you just stop coming in on the day in question

 

[vernon]

Is there a job to go to?

There seems to be an absence of anything definite on the employment front after 20th June.