Resignation

Resignation occurs where an employee initiates the termination of his/her employment. The conditions under which employees can do this while still retaining their contractual rights should be set out in the terms and conditions of employment.

These should state:

• The length of notice an employee is required to give the employer of his/her intention to leave. If this is not stated then the statutory requirement of one week should be observed.
• The person to whom the notice should be given: an employee's supervisor, personnel department or the head of the organisation
• The manner in which notice should be given: either verbally or in writing

 Reviewed and updated by the HR Services Partnership - April 2010.

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