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.
It's perfectly legal to quit without notice in the USA. You would likely be coded as ineligible for rehire in the old employer's HR system. You also are unlikely to get a good reference (but smart employers don't permit references good or bad). Of course, with any voluntary quit, you can't get unemployment insurance.
Please accept my apologies for not being able to provide typical notice period, but due to your reason for leaving, I am resigning with immediate effect. I understand that by leaving so abruptly, this may cause some difficulties, so don't hesitate to let me know how I can help make the transition easier.
State your intention to resign, the effective date of your resignation, and optionally, the reason for your departure. Express gratitude for the opportunities provided and offer assistance with the transition process if possible. Proofread the letter for errors and deliver it promptly to your employer.
Ways to negotiate your notice period Provide valid reasons. Be prepared to explain your reasons for wanting to shorten your notice period. Offer solutions. Be professional. Consider compromise. Understand your legal obligations. Seek external support.
In most cases, where an employee has resigned with immediate effect, they will be contractually bound to work at least one week's notice. As such, they will arguably be in breach of contract, where the employer may be justified in threatening the employee with legal proceedings unless they work their notice.
Therefore, in New York, employees do not have to give advanced notice of their resignation. However, it is good practice to give a notice period (usually two weeks) to the employer, to provide time for them to find a replacement or to make the necessary adjustments to the team.
When a New York City employer rounds up or down in 15-minute increments, the employer must cut off rounding down at 7 minutes. For example, if the employee works between 8 to 15 minutes, the employer must round the employee's time up to the next fifteen minutes.
Statutory Requirements Employers are also prohibited from restricting its employees' ability to inquire or discuss wages with their co-workers. This applies to any person, corporation, limited liability company, or association employing any individual in any occupation, industry, trade, business or service.