Ending employment
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There are several ways in which employment relationships may be ended, such as resignation, retirement, dismissal or redundancy.

  • Resignation

    When an employee wants to stop working for their employer, they need to formally let them know, and give them the right amount of notice.

  • Retirement

    When an employee retires, the process is generally the same as when they resign. An employer cannot force an employee to retire, except in specific circumstances.

  • Giving notice

    To end an employment relationship either the employer or the employee must let the other know in advance.

  • Redundancy

    An employer must follow a fair and proper process before an employee is made redundant.

  • Dismissal

    Learn about the rules for dismissal and what an employee can do if they think they were dismissed unfairly.

  • Constructive dismissal

    Find out about constructive dismissal and the steps that can be taken before it gets to this point. If an employee believes they have been constructively dismissed, they can raise a personal grievance.

  • Health issues

    Medical incapacity is when an employee is no longer able to do their job due to illness or injury, it can be a challenging time for both employees and employers.

  • Abandonment of employment

    If an employee is absent from work for an extended period without explanation, they may be considered to have abandoned their employment.

  • On or after last day of employment

    The employer and employee both have tasks to complete on the last day of employment.