Can i resign without notice?

Sara

You can definitely resign wihtout notice. Giving your employer "two weeks notice" is basically only a courtesy to your employer. One of my girl friends decided to look for a new job (about 3 months ago) and found one while she was still employed to her former job. Once she was hired by the new place, she gave her two weeks to her former employer. She had two weeks of paid vacay time, so what she did was, was she gave her two weeks and "went on vacay". She cleared out her desk that day. And never returned. As I've said, two weeks are just a gratuity to your employer, you could go right up to him/her right now and say I quit and just walk out. The only thing that may be off will be your paycheck.

icy_tempest

You can resign anytime and do not need to give them any reason as to why you are resigning. I suggest giving 2 weeks notice, but you don't have to. The reason for giving 2 weeks notice is so that you leave on good terms and can use this company as a reference when looking for a new job. It sounds like there may be some controversy surrounding your attendance so they might not be a good reference anyway. If you feel that with this "investigation" there's a chance you could be fired, I strongly urge you to quit before they fire you. Being fired from a job looks alot worse on your employment record than not being able to use an employer as a reference.

Good luck with things.

bat

just say you would to resign with immediate effect due to illness. appologise for any inconvinience and then leave.
the most you will lose is a bit of holiday pay.

LYN W

Hi Natasha,

You can resign if you want but will it honestly do you any good? You are entitled to have a representative with you by law. Go and have a chat with the CAB to see where you stand exactly.

Good luck

tina

yes,its resigning with immediate affect due to illness,you will only lose ur notice pay and holiday pay.

goz1111

if you quit you will not be able to collect unemployment in USA

progfest01

Go in and see your boss.Put your cards on the table and explain what you want to do.I'm sure if he is a decent boss he will come to some arrangement,possibly finish you on medical grounds.Either that or just leave and lose any holiday etc due to you.

homemanager22

i guess the choices of representation is the norm, however the formal investigations sounds a bit harsh. answering your question, yes you can leave immediately, however you could also hand in your notice, and then go off sick until you finally leave. this will make more sense financially.

Party_Babe

check your contract of employment should say on there how much notice or whatever you have to give.

Tufty Porcupine

I wouldn't resign if I were you. This could affect your entitlement to benefit. You should really have joined a union Natascha (do so after this - although they can't help you with this case). It is quite difficult to get rid of someone on health grounds - you jumping before being pushed may be exactly what the company is hoping for! The employer may be holding this meeting just to put pressure on you not have have as much time off sick, but I cannot really comment further without knowing the details of the case. You say you have been "booked off" for sickness - does this mean you have had a doctor's note? Does that mean there have been times when you should have had one and did not?
I am also unclear about whether they have called you to a similar meeting or set you sickness targets before. If not, you'll probably find this is what happens this time.
You cannot resign without notice unless it is on health grounds - in which case you would need a doctor's note certifying that you are unable to continue working. Otherwise you must give adequate notice as dictated by your terms & conditions (failure to do so would be a breach of contract and could lead the employer to sue you - although it's not that likely).

jason c

What you need to understand is that as long as you are booked off there is very little that the company can do. After a certain length of time you will be on SSP and the company will want to know if you are going to return to work at some stage.
During any investigation the discussions carried out are private and confidential, there should be not worries about it being embarrassing.
If you really don't like the job and want out from it then you can quit the role without working your notice, but this will look very bad to any future employer . During the time between jobs the DSS will not pay any benefits to you as you have left the job voluntary.

hottotrot1_usa

What kind of job do you have? Do you have a written contract? Is there a formal employee handbook or manual that the company gives and follows? Who do you work for? What do you mean by "formal investigation"?

I believe, at most employers, without a written contract, you can quit anytime, but its kind of "rude" because it puts a big burden on the employers. Most employers want 2 weeks notice.

What "consequences" are you afraid of? You are sure to end your compensation. Do they owe you commission or anything? You will lose your benefits, and may have to go on COBRA for health insurance...

I can't answer your question without more details from you. If you are sick, and under medical treatment, you could probably get your doctor to write a note excusing you from work without disclosing the illness....

follyclose

go to your doctor and get a doctors cert and if you prove youcant work , then you stand a very legal ground

raagi

i am 2 months pregnant and on medical leave but doctor has advised me for complete bed rest under this condition could i resign on medical ground without giving any prior notice a bond was also signed by me that u hav to give 3months notice or deposit money before resigning

annamarie999

i have been off sick now for nearly 3 weeks my boss has not paid me any sick pay,i dont have a contract what can i do

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