Relocation of job question
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Dixie68

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3,091 posts

214 months

Tuesday 15th September 2009
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Not me, a friend.

His company has several depots throughout the country and he has been informed that his position is being transferred to another area.

Is there a set period of time that his company needs to give him before the actual move? By that I mean do they have to give him say 4 weeks notice before he has to relocate?
He was told a few weeks ago that he would need to relocate, but today they told him that the relocation has to have been completed by the end of this week - they have never actually given him a date before now.

He has no problem with relocating but feels that less than a weeks notice is cutting it a bit fine and if they had given him a date a while ago instead of 'soon, but we don't know when' then he wouldn't have a problem with it.

He has a company handbook which he has read and this is not covered within it.

Many thanks.

Dixie68

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3,091 posts

214 months

Wednesday 16th September 2009
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anyone?

M400 NBL

3,552 posts

239 months

Wednesday 16th September 2009
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I think a minimum of week's notice for each full year that he's worked there, but check the acas website to be sure.

But there is usually a consultation period, considering a company will know something as important as relocating for a significant time.

There should also be other info on the website about what he should expect the company to contribute towards if he does move - for example removal costs.

If I wasn't so knackered i'd have a look myself smile

Dixie68

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3,091 posts

214 months

Friday 18th September 2009
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Many thanks thumbup