In the North Zone case, the Supreme Court held that resignation would be effective on its acceptance, even if the acceptance is not communicated as long as rules or guidelines governing the resignation do not mandate such acceptance of resignation is to be communicated.
Etiquette says you should give the 4 weeks notice. However if this means you may miss another opportunity, then be open and honest with your boss, these periods are normally negotiable. I know I have negotiated with team members in the past, and let them finish up earlier.
The rule followed by the Commission recognizes that two weeks' notice is standard in most industries. If the employee gives notice of intent to resign by a definite date two weeks or less in the future and you accept the notice early at your convenience, it will be regarded as a resignation, not a discharge.
Minimum notice periods Period of continuous serviceMinimum notice period 1 year or less 1 week More than 1 year - 3 years 2 weeks More than 3 years - 5 years 3 weeks More than 5 years 4 weeks
It's common courtesy to give at least one week's notice to your employer if you've been with your company for more than one month but less than two years. Consider giving two weeks' notice even if you've only been with your company for a few months.
I am writing to formally acknowledge the receipt of your resignation letter dated date of resignation letter. We are disheartened that you will be leaving our organisation, however, we respect your decision. Your last working day with us will be Enter Date.
Workplaces usually expect you to give a few weeks' notice when you resign—as little as one week or as many as four weeks. The standard is around two weeks' notice. This, of course, varies by company and by role. Typically, the more senior you are in the company, the longer the notice period.
If you've been in your job for less than a month, you don't have to give notice unless the contract or terms and conditions require you to. If you've been in your job for more than 1 month, you must give at least 1 week's notice. It's best to resign in writing, so there's no argument about when you did it.
Make a formal statement of acceptance Include a formal statement that you accept the offered position and agree to the terms of employment listed in the offer letter. Be sure to include the job title in your statement. You can also make specific mention of some of the important terms like compensation and start date.