What is the method of calculation to recover two weeks notice from a candidate who has signed the letter of appointment and failed to turn up for work. The position is for a six day work week.
In the first place, if a new recruit has signed the letter of employment and failed to turn up on his first day of work, the Employment Act does not apply as the employer-employee relationship has not started. Hence the employer will not be able to claim notice pay or any compensation under the Employment Act.
If the employer wishes to claim compensation from the recruit, he should pursue a civil claim through his own lawyer. If to pursue, you will need to use gross rate of pay to calculate.
