THERE are many reasons why someone may decide to leave their job – from wanting a new challenge to making more money.
However, there are protocols that they should follow in order to be able to leave their position. This is all you need to know.
When quitting your job it's expected that you give your employer notice to leave your job.
This should be done in writing to formalise the date of notice.
Normally a contract of employment will have details of your notice period.
Notice periods are in place so that the employer has enough time to find someone to replace you.
As an employee you may be in breach of contract if you resign without giving notice as the workplace may have to arrange cover in your absence.
Employers can take a person to court if they resign without prior notice as it it may cause the company a loss of earnings.
Your notice period also depends on what type of contract you are working on.
If you are a full-time employee with a notice period in your contract, then resigning immediately can be problematic.
However, there are times where it is acceptable to leave a job without notice.
This could include a family emergency or a medical problem, but you should always discuss your reason for quitting immediately with your employer.
Workers on a fixed term contract do not need to give notice as the employment ends when the contract is up.
If you have worked for your employer for one month or more, the legal minimum amount of notice is one week.
Employers are not allowed to withhold pay for hours worked from staff even if they have left without notice.
This is unless there is a clear clause in the contract signed by the employee which allows this.
Quick quitting is where someone leaves a role within a year of starting.
This new trend has been attributed to a faster paced job market.
It can also be for other reasons, such as the arrival of new opportunities, or a lack of fulfilment in the worker's current role.
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