How to Leave a Job on Good Terms | How To Tell a Boss You Are Leaving | Employment Law Help
The following is some basic business advice from our business lawyers. While every situation is different and this, much like all content on this site, isn't mean to take the place of an actual lawyer, it can still give you an overview of how to handle moving on in your career.
Congratulations, you've gotten a new job! Or, you've simply had it with your current job and want out. How do you tell your boss? Here are a few things to keep in mind when leaving a job on good terms:
These tips should make the job-transition process as painless and possible.
Congratulations, you've gotten a new job! Or, you've simply had it with your current job and want out. How do you tell your boss? Here are a few things to keep in mind when leaving a job on good terms:
- Give your employer a heads up. While there's no "legal" time limit, we all know that two weeks is considered a fair amount of time for your employer to make other arrangements after your departure.
- If you have an employer contract, review it to make sure there aren't any outstanding limitations to the new employment you are allowed to seek. This includes non-compete clauses.
- Return any property belonging to your employer. This includes laptops, key cards, office supplies, and so on.
- If you are resigning by email, keep it brief.
- Avoid bad-mouthing your employer. You never know what might happen down the line and burning bridges is never a good idea.
- Do not remove property or confidential information that you know belongs to your company.
- Honor the two-weeks-notice and ask for a letter of recommendation, if possible.
These tips should make the job-transition process as painless and possible.