Resignation, retirement and dismissals | Acas

Employers and workers should follow the right processes. For example, they must give the right amount of notice.

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What workers should do if they want to leave their job. How employers should respond.

When workers can retire. Claiming a pension. How to approach talking about retirement. Giving notice.

How an employer can end a worker's contract. Unfair dismissal. Constructive dismissal.

How much notice workers and employers must give. Notice for dismissal, redundancy and resignation.

Writing a settlement agreement and sending letters to discuss settlement.

Acknowledging a worker's resignation.

Giving notice.

The minimum standards an employer should follow for negotiating settlement agreements.