Notice period

In practice

The notice period starts when HR records the resignation date, and that date drives several tasks at once: the last working day, the knowledge transfer plan, the asset return checklist and the exit interview slot. Logging resignations promptly avoids disputes over when the clock started.

Managers often ask to waive or shorten notice. When they do, HR should confirm in writing whether the waiver is a company decision, in which case no recovery applies, or an employee request, in which case shortfall recovery may follow under the contract.

A common mistake is approving leave during the notice period without deciding whether it extends the last working day. The policy should say plainly whether earned leave can be adjusted against notice, and payroll should know the answer before computing final settlement.

Questions that involve Notice period

• How is the notice period handled when someone resigns?Answered on IT & Technology
• What happens when an employee leaves, do they lose access to their payslips?Answered on Employee Self-Service
• How is headcount counted for people serving notice or on leave?Answered on HR Analytics