In the situation where an employee resigns with immediate effect, it was held that such termination is in breach of a contractual term that requires the giving of notice.
Personal emergency. Unexpected family crises, urgent relocations, or significant life events may require immediate attention. In such cases, resigning without notice may be the best way to address the emergency effectively.
Dear recipient's name, I am writing to inform you of my decision to resign from my position at Company Name, effective immediately. Due to unforeseen personal circumstances, I am unable to continue my role at this time. I am deeply grateful for the opportunities and experiences I have had while working here.
It's common courtesy to give your employer at least two weeks' notice of your resignation, but sometimes that's not an option. There are many circumstances that may warrant an immediate resignation. Perhaps you're dealing with a hostile or unsafe work environment that's jeopardizing your mental or physical health.
Unless employed under a contract, most people work under the terms of at-will employment, meaning that neither the employer or the employee has a legal obligation to give notice before terminating employment.
Dear Manager's Name, I regret to inform you that I am resigning from my position as Job Role at Company Name, effective immediately. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I am unable to continue in my current role. I apologise for the abrupt nature of my departure and any inconvenience it may cause.
If you are resigning with immediate effect in protest at how you have been treated, a verbal resignation is enough, but it is better to put it in writing. Most employment contracts will require you to resign in writing – so, your notice period will not start to run until you give your employer written notice.
It is usually best practice to hand in your notice and stick to your contractual notice period, but this is not always possible. In some cases, you might have to leave sooner than your agreed notice period. This could be due to a number of reasons, such as family, health, stress or other issues.
Simply put an employer is not obligated to accept a resignation with immediate effect and employees can no longer “escape a disciplinary hearing” by resigning with immediate effect.
Due to an unexpected personal emergency that requires my ongoing attention, I am unable to continue my duties. This situation necessitates my immediate departure from the company. I apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause.