Choosing to leave 

How much notice do I have to give to my boss before I leave?

Most employment agreements will tell you how much notice you have to give.  If you don’t have a written agreement, you need to give your boss ‘fair and reasonable’ notice. What is fair and reasonable will depend on how long it might take to replace you and how much training will be needed for the person taking over your job. You should let your boss know that you are leaving as soon as you can to avoid any hard feelings.


What are my leave entitlements if I leave my job before the year is up?

You become legally entitled to annual leave after 12 months with the same employer. If you leave within those 12 months then you will be entitled to a payment for annual holidays of 8% of your gross earnings. If you have taken any annual leave during the year then that will be taken into account.