Quit

[Barney14]

I quit a job without notice after only working for the company for 3 days, I hadn't signed a contract.

Can I be sued by the company?

[ULA]

Since you have been there for less than a month then there is no statutory notice period to give, however if in the 3 days you were given a contract what does it say about notice periods? If there was a requirement to give notice then since this is greater than statutory the notice period required by the contract that is what you should have given.

Yes the company could sue you but I would suggest that they would find it hard to prove losses and if they went through a recruitment process to find you then they may have "runner up" candidates they could approach to replace you quite quickly.

[Barney14]

Thank you for your help, I didn't sign a contract.

[ULA]

It makes no difference whether you signed it or not you had been given it and you would have been aware of the notice period requirements. A contract of employment usually starts and is therefore enforceable when an offer of employment is accepted and by starting to work for the company you effectively asserted acceptance of the terms and conditions of employment.

[Barney14]

Sorry, I wasn't given a contract.

[ULA]

My latter point at post #4 still stands.

That aside quitting after 3 days I do think your employer is going to sue you. However you should make sure that you get paid for the 3 days you worked and receive a P45.

[Barney14]

Thank you again for your help, I am hoping you meant to type do not think your employer.....etc

[ULA]

So sorry did not mean to panic you. I do not think your employer will sue you.

[Barney14]

Thanks you