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Resignation Acceptance Letter With Garden Leave In California
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US-0009LR
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Garden leave provisions are generally enforceable in California, but they are subject to certain limitations. First, the garden leave provision must be reasonable in its duration and scope. In general, a garden leave period of two months or less is considered reasonable.
"Garden leave" refers to the situation in which an employer instructs an employee not to come into work for the duration of the notice period. It is most commonly used when the employee has given notice of resignation to go to work for a business that is in competition with the employer.
A garden leave clause requires an employee to stay away from the workplace and stop working even though their contract of employment continues. Strictly speaking, garden leave can be imposed at any point during the course of employment, but it is usually introduced for all or part of an employee's notice period.
Courts generally find that reasonable notice or garden leave provisions and other restrictions are enforceable when supported by a legitimate business interest, such as protecting and cementing customer relationships, maintaining the confidentiality of proprietary information, or both.
Yes, garden leave is legal. Several states have outlawed non-compete agreements, which restrict employees from working for another company after they leave.
How to write a resignation acceptance letter Use the right formatting and structure. Include the date and contact information. Include a salutation. Accept the resignation. Include the final date of employment. Add other information. Express appreciation. Add a complimentary close.
