Issue the correct periods of notice

Withdrawing notice

Once an employer or employee gives notice, it cannot be withdrawn unless both parties agree.

Thus if an employer gives notice to an employee and later changes their mind, the employee can still consider themselves as dismissed as from the date of termination specified by the notice. Special rules apply to resignations and dismissals given "in the heat of the moment". See our guides on dismissal and when an employee resigns.

Subjects covered in this guide

• Introduction
• Contractual and statutory notice periods
• Notice periods on maternity, paternity, adoption or parental leave
• Varying the notice period
• Minimum payment rights
• Payment in lieu and compromise agreements
• Withdrawing notice

 

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