If the employee resigns and they've completed the turnover, are they required to stay?
How can they leave even if the 30-day turnover isn't done yet?
A lot of resigning (or about to resign employees) have this on their mind just like our reader, Kira, who asks:
"Atty, I have recently resigned from my job due to family matters and conflicts. I gave the resignation letter to our manager on the same date. I also endorsed and turned over all the files to my co-workers. I asked my boss if I can just render a 1-day turnover, to which he said no. I said that I won't come back anymore. Can I do that? Can I still get my COE and final pay?"
If you're thinking the same thing, stick around as we tackle these questions today.
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Welcome to Legal Guide Philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices. I'm Atty. Ramirez and I'm with my partner, Atty. Erwin Zagala.
So today, we're talking about "turnover periods" where the battle rages on between employees who want to leave and employers who want to keep their businesses safe.
What will you learn about Resignation if you complete the turnover before the 30-day period?
1. You should do the turnover if you're not exempted\
2. Turnover is not for you to decide
3. You are free to negotiate
4. Definite No-no's
Additional Resources
For most of you, this video was more than enough, and if it makes your life easier then you're welcome. But there are those of you who will watch this video and end up asking more questions such as “Attorney how do I write my resignation letter? What needs to be included?”
If that's you then I invite you to check out our free "Legal Guide to writing Resignation Letters". It's a free online workshop that gives you a template for writing legally compliant resignation letters and teaches you the reasons for each part. Enroll for free at info.legalguide.ph/resignationletter to get your free template and orientation today.
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One last thing... there are competing interests when an employee resigns. The employee wants to leave ASAP while the employer wants to maintain the status quo. Just because these positions seem to be opposing each other doesn't mean that they can't be reconciled. Just talk it out using the guidelines we've put here instead of acting impulsively, and who knows, you may end up with a transition that was smoother than either of you expected.
So wasn't that simple? Now go make better choices.
