Questions tagged [notice-period]
Time between when a letter of resignation is submitted and the final day of work. Varies among cultures where in North America this will usually be 2 weeks but can be longer in Europe and other parts of the world.
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Concern about bonus when putting my notice [closed]
I got a better job offer in another city, and I have to move there by starting of next month, which is 01/02/2023. On the other hand, my current employer announced the bonus date will be paid by 19/01/...
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If I sign job offer which is subject to a background check, should a new offer letter with no contingency be signed after I pass the background check? [closed]
Both my new employer and me signed it. I need to know if an updated job offer is needed to be signed or what we signed is enough. Thanks in advance
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If I sign a job offer while on PTO, should I give notice as soon as I sign it or when I come back to work?
I am not sure if I should contact HR while on PTO just to give notice.
Contractually specified notice period is three weeks. If I wait till I come back, I will be giving them notice period of three ...
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PTO was approved for me. I might receive a job offer soon. When should I give notice period to my current employer?
I work for a consulting company (specifically with one of its clients).
My employer approved PTO for me. It starts in two weeks. Client is ok with that.
I think I will receive a job offer soon. I ...
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Background Check and 2 week notice for Federal Government Job
Person got a tenative offer for a Government job and the job and HR has been so nice to the person. They are short staffed so they put in a two week notice because the class was in another state and ...
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What does "PO3" mean in a contract of employment (UK)
I am just reading through a Contract of Employment, and under the Notice Period section it states:
Unless your employment is terminated by agreement, or specified otherwise in your principal statement ...
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I have a huge penalty if I violate the resignation notice period. What should I do about it?
I work as a Junior Frontend Dev in an IT company for two months (Kazakhstan). That's my first job. My monthly salary is currently 100 000 KZT. Resignation notice period is one month. If I violate it ...
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Notice Period + Contractual leave days in Germany
Hi I am about to leave my job in Berlin and there are 3 things not exactly clear to me regarding the notice period and the other ones regarding leave days accumulation:
I passed the probation and ...
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Manager making me work extra post-notice (UK—Scotland)
I’ve been working in a retail job for just over a month and realized it and the company are not for me. On Wednesday I therefore gave my notice, orally first to my manager and in writing to the ...
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What should I do about my boss being unreasonable during my notice period?
I work in India in a healthcare organisation. I work for business development. I am on a 1 month notice period and have cleared my intentions of handing over my work with no loss to the organization.
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How much notice should I give when my contract is ambiguous about what's required?
I have recently accepted an offer for a new role and they want me to start on the 18th July.
I am currently in an extended probation period until 17th July. The wording in my contract states:
Notice ...
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Company substituting the notice period by paying my base salary
My current organization has 3 months notice period and I have resigned from here on 1st week of June. So, according to that my last day will be 2nd of Sept (Auto generated on company portal).
I do not ...
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Current employer is not accepting my resignation and won't provide relieving letter
I've situation my current employer is not accepting my resignation, my official notice period is 30 days , it's been almost 10 days, I talked with my manager and he is saying "I won't allow you ...
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How should I leave post-covid
I'm software engineer in one of the south east Asian countries, and my company follows government instruction to let employees 100% work back from office post covid.
Immediately one of my teammates ...
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Co-worker refuses to do my work during my notice
I am currently serving notice, in a reputed MNC, where the notice period is said to be streamlined and smooth. My task was to handle the client and do minimal tasks, while a co-worker was to handle ...
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Can a company increase notice period for any reason, while serving?
P.S - Please note that the question mentioned in this link is not similar to my situation, as my situation is better than that, and I don't want to go for the lawyer thing before trying other means. I ...
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Will I still have to provide the 4 weeks notice if I'm still on probation?
I am currently just 2 weeks into a new job and I don't think it's a good fit. Nothing bad about the company or the work they do, I just don't think it's a good fit.
I have been applying for new jobs ...
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If I submit notice before the work day begins, does that day count as Day 1?
My job is M-F, standard business hours. If I submit my two-week notice on Monday the 9th, then Tuesday the 10th is Day 1, and my last working day is Monday, the 23rd, correct?
But what if I submit the ...
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Potential new employer wants to contact my current employer as part of intrusive background checks
I've got a formal job offer, conditional on the background checks. Because of my sector, the background checks are being detailed and intrusive. The prospective new employer wants to contact my ...
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While serving notice period, an offer was given and revoked. What now?
I work in an IT firm in India. I have been serving notice since January 25 to my current organization. Two days ago, they gave me a generous offer and I revoked my notice period based on that. Please ...
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Should I hand in my notice at my current employer without a contract from my new employer? (UK)
I currently have a 2 month notice period so given the current agreed upon start date with my new employer I'd have to give my notice in tomorrow. However, I am yet to have received a written contract ...
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How long would be reasonable to notify my company of my resignation in advance, without mandatory notice period?
I joined my current company last year. When I signed my contract, they explained to me that I would be on a year-long trial period, during which there is no notice required for any party to terminate ...
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Job offer was rescinded just days before starting. How should I proceed?
I currently work at Company A (media/entertainment) and recently interviewed at and accepted an offer at Company B (agriculture).
As of today, I was on my last couple of days at Company A, after ...
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What is the official date of resignation when registered mail was delivered on time, but went to a collection point to be picked up the next day?
I quit on 25th February and sent a letter (tracking with signature) to the HR department since my contract says that the resignation should be in written format.
The letter could not be delivered but ...
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I’ve had a phone call to say I’ve got job but still waiting on contract etc
I interviewed last Tues and called on Thurs to say I’ve got job.
It’s now a week and no contract and details etc..
I told them I needed to give notice.
How long before I start chasing??
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Notice Period during Probation Time - Confusion
I am still on my probation and would like to quit, but I don't understand if my notice period is 1 week as per Clause 10.2 or 4 weeks Clause 10.3. I want to leave asap so I want to give 1 week of ...
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Is it legal for a UK company to withhold salary increase if employment contract change is not accepted?
I have a UK employment contract with 2 month notice period (so far 1.5 years).
In my first year, my manager sent me an excel file with some stuff to help guide my expectations around salary raises. It ...
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Should I discuss with manager before resigning?
I am planning to resign from my current job. This is going to be my first resignation so I am not sure how to go about it. In my current job I have 90 days notice period with option for buyback of ...
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To leave before the end of notice period
I was not happy in my current team at work because of the behavior of my lead and, luck, just after the break I was approached by the resourcing office to see if I would be interested in moving to a ...
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Employer wants to increase my notice period - however I feel I am underpaid for this to happen
I am a developer working at a company in the UK (been there close to 3 years). Our team which used to be an 8 person team is now just 2 of us. This has put me in the position of being the most ...
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Protocol for onboarding after 2 months notice
I accepted a job offer right before Christmas break (both parties have signed and dated the contract). I sent them the signed copy on the 21st. Their offices are closed 17th to 4th.
This is my first ...
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How do I get colleagues to stop piling work on me in my last month of work? [closed]
EDIT: Thanks so much for all the feedback and suggestions! You're right, I'm not obligated to do any extra work and it's not my problem if things burn after I leave.
For those asking, I work remotely ...
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Received a copy of my contract that has pages missing
I've just received a copy of my contract I signed back in April 2018, and it appears that the document was scanned and uploaded but there's pages missing.
The copy of the contract I received from my ...
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Uncertain notice period
I have been offered a new job and they are keen for me to start ASAP.
I've not been at my current job very long (4.5 months) and I'm not sure how much notice to give my current employer.
It is ...
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Can I give the resignation at month end without serving notice period? [closed]
I am willing to give resignation at the last day of month and not serving the notice period, will it be accepted?
I have 2 months notice period and willing to resign immediately.
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During notice period unable to perform my duties due to lack of skills, but willingness to serve notice period
I am from India. I have resigned from my current organization and the reason I have resigned because I lack the skills to perform the tasks expected to be performed. Now, even after resigning the ...
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I am supposed to start training 1 week before I put in my notice
I planned on putting my two week notice in around a week from now. A colleague I work with just put theirs in. I am going to speak with them and let them know that I also plan to quit. This colleague ...
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Should I give notice at work before closing on the house I'm selling? Moving to the other coast after selling
Should I give notice at work before closing on the house I'm selling? I'll be signing the closing contract in two weeks. I was thinking of giving notice now at work, but I know the buyer can back out ...
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What if I don't want to complete my notice period, Due to Negative workplace behavior? [duplicate]
My company cutting my salary 30% due to covid work from home [this is not just for me it's for all employees working in the company. They said the productivity of employees is decreased. They giving ...
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May a US employer legally order you not to say goodbye to anyone?
May my boss legally forbid me from telling anyone goodbye before I leave the company?
Working as a manager, I gave two weeks' notice in writing yesterday. Though I put it to her in a very different ...
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What does this Resignation/Termination condition mean? [closed]
I am quoting one of the termination conditions on my offer letter which I am unable to understand. Can anyone please help. The condition is as follows:
The Company may, at its
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Current company extended notice period and told me when I resigned
I have been working in this company (Indian IT Service Based Company) since last two years. When I joined, I was told that notice period is of one month.
My colleagues were subject to the same when ...
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Do notice periods stated in the company rules and regulations override those stated in offer letters?
I live and work in India.
When I joined my company, my offer letter said we have a notice period of 2 months. However, later they shared a company rules and regulations document where they stated that ...
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Extracting work from people who are on PIPs but who we also cannot fire?
I work on a team of seven software developers where two of them have basically just given up. They got put on performance improvement plans, but instead of upping their game they are basically waiting ...
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Should I wait as long as I can before giving my notice or give notice as soon as possible? [Ontario / Canada]
Location is Ontario / Canada.. I am a full time employee - not a consultant or a contractor.
Legal notice time is 2 weeks. If I know that I will be leaving in 4 weeks, is there any reason (or any ...
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How to ask HR for status of background check before giving notice at current company? (CA,USA)
I just received an offer I'm really excited about with a proposed start date 3 weeks from now, but everything is contingent on passing the background and reference check. I have no reason to be ...
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Can I leave before serving my *voluntary* notice period (with the notice period required by my contract already being served)
Location: UK
In January, I made the decision to hand in my notice of resignation for the sake of my mental wellbeing - the stress became too much for me to bare, and after a number of attempts to ...
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Can an employer in the Netherlands deny me holiday leave during my notice period in the last month of my yearly holiday rota?
I have handed in my resignation to a Dutch company which I am currently working for, however, I misunderstood the contractual notice period. In the contract it says I must provide "one calendar ...
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Can I stop my employer from shortening my 3-month notice period if I resign?
I have a three month long notice period.
If I hand over notice to employer, will I be able to enforce 3 months notice and stop my employer from unreasonably shortening it?
Because of the three month ...
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Can I / should I negotiate a longer notice period (than the standard 2 weeks) when I am a critical employee? What recompense could I expect?
I've decided to start looking for a new job. Currently, my contract is "at will", so I could just quit tomorrow, but 2 weeks is a typical/expected notice period.
My current role is somewhat ...
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