Ending employment
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Find out what happens when an employee wants to leave their job (resign) and how an employer should respond. Learn what happens after an employee resigns, from giving notice to the final day of work.

When an employee retires, the process is generally the same as when they resign. An employer cannot force an employee to retire, except in specific circumstances.

Find out about giving notice, working notice periods, and what happens during and after the notice period.

An employer must follow a fair and proper process before an employee is made redundant.

Learn about the rules for dismissal and what an employee can do if they think they were dismissed unfairly.

• Dismissal rules for high income earners

Find out about constructive dismissal and the steps that can be taken before it gets to this point. If an employee believes they have been constructively dismissed, they can raise a personal grievance.

Medical incapacity is when an employee is no longer able to do their job due to illness or injury, it can be a challenging time for both employees and employers.

If an employee is absent from work for an extended period without explanation, they may be considered to have abandoned their employment.

The employer and employee both have tasks to complete on the last day of employment.