The Off Topic Topic

[Valmy]

Does Tampax believe in almighty God? And people of polytheist or dualist beliefs aren't welcome as citizens?

There are other versions for those who reject the glorious Church of England for some reason.

[The Brain]

Does Tampax believe in almighty God? And people of polytheist or dualist beliefs aren't welcome as citizens?

There are other versions for those who reject the glorious Church of England for some reason.

They reject the Church of England AND swear allegiance to its head? Doesn't sound like someone who can be trusted.

[Malthus]

Does Tampax believe in almighty God? And people of polytheist or dualist beliefs aren't welcome as citizens?

There's the "Berkut option" for the non-Godly types  :

The affirmation of allegiance
I (name) do solemnly, sincerely and truly
declare and affirm that on becoming a British
citizen, I will be faithful and bear true
allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the
Second, her Heirs and Successors, according
to law.
I will give my loyalty to the United Kingdom and
respect its rights and freedoms. I will uphold its
democratic values. I will observe its laws
faithfully and fulfil my duties and obligations as
a British citizen.

[Tamas]

Alright this seems messed up: my wife is a senior scientist with a pretty big corporation.

They now announced in a fact-of-the-matter manner that they are raising her (and everyone in her payment grade) notice period from 1 month to 3 months. Initially just saying so in an e-mail but now they want her to sign her acceptance.

I told her she should just flat out refuse, it's ridiculous, how is she supposed to switch jobs with a 3 month notice period?

Is it legal grounds for them to terminate her employment if she refuses a change to her contract?

[Barrister]

Isn't a longer notice period better for her?

But if you want real legal advice speak to a UK-based lawyer.

[Richard Hakluyt]

3 months is quite common in senior positions in the UK. It is only a problem if her corporation is out of line with the others in the UK industry.

[Tamas]

3 months is quite common in senior positions in the UK. It is only a problem if her corporation is out of line with the others in the UK industry.

It sounds quite horrible to me. She is quite stressed over this but she is going to talk to her manager tomorrow. It is really low form imho to want this changed without any compensation for what is a serious downgrade of the flexibility.

The company is growing quickly there is no real danger of being made redundant so this is not  beneficial to her. If it were they wouldn't try to push it through to begin with

[Barrister]

3 months is quite common in senior positions in the UK. It is only a problem if her corporation is out of line with the others in the UK industry.

It sounds quite horrible to me. She is quite stressed over this but she is going to talk to her manager tomorrow. It is really low form imho to want this changed without any compensation for what is a serious downgrade of the flexibility.

The company is growing quickly there is no real danger of being made redundant so this is not  beneficial to her. If it were they wouldn't try to push it through to begin with

How is it a downgrade of flexibility?  Right now they only have to give her 1 month's notice - now they'll give her three.

[Tamas]

You are looking from the wrong angle. Now she only has to give one month notice but the change she would have to give three. That has to reduce job offers they will consider her for

[HVC]

I think it's her notice to leave.

[Richard Hakluyt]

This is what ACAS have to say on the matter :

http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=3971

So, unless a collective agreement has been made, she can simply turn them down.

[The Brain]

3 months is quite common in senior positions in the UK. It is only a problem if her corporation is out of line with the others in the UK industry.

It sounds quite horrible to me. She is quite stressed over this but she is going to talk to her manager tomorrow. It is really low form imho to want this changed without any compensation for what is a serious downgrade of the flexibility.

The company is growing quickly there is no real danger of being made redundant so this is not  beneficial to her. If it were they wouldn't try to push it through to begin with

How is it a downgrade of flexibility?  Right now they only have to give her 1 month's notice - now they'll give her three.

This stuff doesn't work both ways in Canada?

[Tamas]

This is what ACAS have to say on the matter :

http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=3971

So, unless a collective agreement has been made, she can simply turn them down.

Yeah, thanks RH.

[Syt]

Meanwhile, in Ireland ...

[dps]

You are looking from the wrong angle. Now she only has to give one month notice but the change she would have to give three. That has to reduce job offers they will consider her for

Is that enforceable in the UK?  In the US, employees can pretty much quit without notice at any time.