How do I hand in notice with immediate effect?

Below are the key things to include in your resignation letter with immediate effect.

Job title.
Company Name.
Notice period length.
Requested notice period length.
Last day you intend to work.
Reason why you require a shorter notice period.

What does notice with immediate effect mean?

You otherwise need to give 1 week’s statutory notice (or longer if your contract provides for this). If you resign with immediate effect unwittingly, your employer may accept this, and you would then forgo your notice payments that you were otherwise expecting under your contract.

Why do I worry about handing in my resignation?

Probably because you’re now faced with the fact that you will have to do the dreaded deed of handing in your resignation. It’s all starting to feel so real, and you have a number of worries floating through your mind. How do I bring this up with my boss?

Can a resignation letter be handed in with immediate effect?

If you are handing your notice in with immediate effect and this is not in accordance with your terms and conditions then you will need to have a good reason for this and be able to explain it to your employers. If you are looking for some help in writing this letter please see the below example which you may use as a guide.

What happens if you don’t give enough notice?

You may be in breach of your contract if you don’t give enough notice, or give notice verbally when it should be given in writing. Your employer could take you to court. Your notice period usually runs from the start of the day after you handed your notice in.

When do you need to give notice in writing?

Your contract will tell you whether you need to give notice in writing – otherwise you can do it verbally. Give written notice if you think you’ll need to refer to it later, for example at an employment tribunal. You may be in breach of your contract if you don’t give enough notice, or give notice verbally when it should be given in writing.