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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Can my boss sue me for handing in my notice
I handed in my notice and the reason for resignation was I felt bullied in the work place.
I stated in the notice that I felt bullied and explained all of the work that I do and how much slack I pick ...
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Gave 60 days notice, boss said to leave before Christmas (UK)
I gave my 60 days notice today but asked if it can just be 30 days notice so that I can start my new job in early Jan.
My CEO said that's fine and has basically said for HR to terminate my contract in ...
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Notice period with vacation in the middle
I just accepted a job offer. My start date is Oct 9th (non-negotiable), which gives me 3 weeks from now. My notice period at my current job is 2 weeks.
First problem, I have a big family vacation/...
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Current employer is putting last-minute conditions on shorter notice period
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I work in the UK, my line manager is in France, but department head is in the UK. I've worked in the same role for 12 years. My line manager has been in his role for three months, with the ...
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What month and year should I write in my cv for a job from which I was fired just after a long vacation?
I started the job as a Java Software Engineer in 09-2022. I worked until the end of 04-2023. Then I took a vacation lasting 3 months, until the beginning of 08-2023. Just after I came back to the ...
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Quitting in probation period
I am currently in a probation period at work. I want to quit as it’s harming my mental health. I have to provide 3 months notice if I hand in my notice during the probation period. However they can ...
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I have been offered another position within my company. My current manager is refusing to let me start until they have replaced me [closed]
There is nothing in my contract that covers internal transfers. If I had a new position externally I would have to give 30 days notice. My current manager is saying that they will not let me start my ...
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Is it allowed to follow already paid courses during notice period [closed]
The company has paid for some online courses for another colleague. This course is available for everyone to follow in his team since it is already paid for. Is it moral and usually OK to pursue those ...
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Resignation and Two calendar month notice period
I've handed in my resignation on the 2nd of May, being that the 1st of May is a public holiday in South Africa.
I sent a courtesy message to my manager on the 1st, to let him know that I will formally ...
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I have 4 week notice period and if I give notice today, how many more days (apart from today) do I need to work? [20 or 21?]
This might be a very obvious question to answer. Today is 2nd May. I have a 4 week notice period. HR told me that notice period starts the day after tomorrow. (fine, this is consistent with what the ...
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Resigned, .manager announced my new employer to all without permission
I'm in UK and I’ve just resigned as I’ve accepted a new role at a direct competitor (a better package). I have two questions I'm hiding for help on.
I asked my manager what to do next when handing in ...
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trying to change my leaving date UK
I am leaving my work for several reasons, including having to reduce my hours to care for my elderly parents, and also the stress I am under at work.
Due to my brother going into hospital, I want to ...
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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 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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