Originally Posted by WBee:
I had to term a long time client today and gave them a three week notice. I stated back in June that this might be a possibility come September as they are a full time family who decreases to part time each summer. I cannot guarantee their full time spot all summer. Anyway, I feel badly but they were not happy and said this was "short notice." I only ask for a 2 week notice from parents when they leave so I thought 3 weeks was very fair. Now I'm the jerk right? How long do you give for term notices?
Depends on why I have to term. Sometimes it's immediate and other times I've given 2- weeks.
What does your contract say ?
Also I have the same problem over summer and basically started requiring parents to resign at the end of May for the summer and up coming school year otherwise I consider it their 30 day notice if they don't resign. Then at that time I fill the spot.
I don't close over summer and parents know it's a full expected scheduled. All year around.