Can an employer require 2 months notice?

Despite work etiquette and standards, there are no laws requiring employees to give any notice, let alone two weeks, before quitting.

What is the normal length of notice period for quitting job?

If you’ve been in your job for less than a month, you don’t have to give notice unless the contract or terms and conditions require you to. If you’ve been in your job for more than 1 month, you must give at least 1 week’s notice. It’s best to resign in writing, so there’s no argument about when you did it.

Why do you have to give 2 weeks notice?

Employers do often ask for a two week notice (or more) when you resign. They prefer this so they can transition your work to someone else, begin planning for how to find a replacement for the role you were handling, etc.

Why should I give 2 weeks notice?

First, this letter is a respectful way to inform your employer that you intend to leave your current position. It’s normal for people to leave jobs and move on to new ones. The second reason you should provide a two weeks’ notice letter is so you have a written record of your decision to resign.

What happens if an employee gives two weeks notice of quitting?

If an employee gives two weeks’ notice that she is quitting and instead you end her employment earlier than the notice period, you have turned a voluntary quit into a termination. Let’s look at how that will affect her unemployment insurance (UI) eligibility, and whether you must pay her out for the notice period she gave. UI Eligibility

When to ask if you can quit without notice?

There are some reasons when you could quit without notice, such as if you’ve been endangered or sexually harassed. But if those reasons don’t fit your current situation and you want to leave sooner, it’s appropriate to ask if you can leave right away.

What does employer think when you give 2 months notice?

Employer thinks from money perspective. Even two weeks is a legal requirement in some cases, otherwise for employer, its waste of two weeks of money in salary. So your two months notice will means two months of wasted money in salary on someone who is probably not focused on work anyways.

How much notice do you have to give when you resign?

Unless the situation is untenable, giving two weeks’ notice is standard practice when resigning. There are some reasons when you could quit without notice, such as if you’ve been endangered or sexually harassed. But if those reasons don’t fit your current situation and you want to leave sooner, it’s appropriate to ask if you can leave right away.