Resign On Board In Massachusetts
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Massachusetts is an at-will employment state, which means you can either be fired or quit with or without notice. You may, however, have an employment contract that specifies a notice period.
Start the letter by directly expressing your intention to resign your position, letting them know the date that your resignation will be effective, if not immediately. While you don't need to go into detail, it's generally a good idea to include some information about why you are resigning.
Statement of Resignation: This is the most crucial part of the letter. State your intention to resign clearly and concisely, including your job title and the effective date of your resignation. This leaves no room for ambiguity about your decision.
Assuming there is no contract or agreement to the contrary, you're not required to keep an employee on during their resignation notice period or compensate them for the duration of that period.
If a board member has failed to attend several meetings in a row, or has become an impediment to the board's work, the board president can meet informally with the board member in question. The conversation can occur in person or on the telephone; the board president can specifically request a resignation.
One way is to write a letter to the board and ask to read it out loud at your final board meeting. The board should include your letter as part of the board meeting minutes. The other way is to follow the chain of command. Tell the board chair first, then the executive director and then the whole board.
One way is to write a letter to the board and ask to read it out loud at your final board meeting. The board should include your letter as part of the board meeting minutes. The other way is to follow the chain of command. Tell the board chair first, then the executive director and then the whole board.
Massachusetts is an at-will employment state, which means you can either be fired or quit with or without notice. You may, however, have an employment contract that specifies a notice period.
