How much notice do you legally have to give to leave your job?

A H

In your contract of employment it should state how much notice you are required to give. Usually it is a months notice as most people get paid monthly. But check your contract and whatever it says is the notice you have to give.

Legally you don't have to give notice, but you may lose out on money owed to you if you just up and leave.

So my advice is to check your contract

jeanimus

Teachers get paid over the summer dont they? I think the notice period is a bit different than with a weekly/monthly paid job cos you are receiving a wage when you arent actually working, so your notice period needs to take account of that. It should say exactly in your contract. If you dont have a contract, ask to see one.

walkingditz

I think it differs in different jobs and the length of time you've worked there. I know my contract says how much notice I need to give. Have a look at yours it must mention it.

davidmi711

Most teachers operate under a contract. The contract will spell out the requirements for notice. You should be able to speak with your union rep to find out the details.

The One

Look in contract sometimes it depends on how long you have worked there but normally its about 1 month

retox

You need to check your contract of employment - it will be in there. If not, contact the human resources/personnel department.

gary6519

You must check your contract or the standard T&C's for your authority. That sounds like way too much time to me. Mine is 3 months but I work in the NHS.

Elana V

You're only bound to give notice as is required in your contract. If there's nothing about that in your contract (though there probably is) no notice is legally required.

If you have a contract, you must abide by whatever is written in that contract.

If there is no contract, you can leave when you darn well feel like it. This is America, after all.

7ala is fluffy ?

I dont know how it works for teachers, i only have to give i months notice. I recommend you contact your union for advice.

Pleasant Peter Perkins

Are you in the UK?...if so, ignore all the American answers.

In the UK, notice periods are a contractual term and are therefore contained only in the contract of employment.
It is normal for teaching contracts to apply notice on a termly basis. However, it would appear that your contract could be notice on an annual basis and that would be inherently unfair.

Teachers have good unions...are you not in one????

Korky

between 7-28 days dependent on Length of service.
the exemption being if you won the lottery jackpot then about 2 mins after you come down from the ceiling, what would you say to your boss ?

Natty-Lea

The amount of notice you need to give is usually written in your contract. In most jobs it's usually about 1 month - but sometimes it can be more. If you have lost your contract then it may be a good idea to ask them to print you out another copy.
:-)

mufasa1023

Legally none, however it sure is nice and will save you many headaches in the long run.

To legally require giving advanced notice would be the functional equivalent of indentured servitude which is quite illegal nowadays.

411 DS

It is generally two weeks. But, of course, this is not a statue or a mandated law.
Your employee handbook could be a source that spells out the employer's time request for notice.

harry

the most you need to give is 1 month

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