What is the law regarding giving notice to your employer?

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What is the law regarding giving notice to your employer?

Am I required to give 30 days notice before I leave my current position if it says in my employment agreement “You may terminate your employment at anytime by giving 30 days written notice”. I need to be at my new job in 2 weeks. My current employer is threatening to make me stay on staff full-time if I do not give 30 days.

Asked on December 23, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Indiana

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Under the labor laws of all states in this country you are not legally required to give any notice to your employer of your termination of your position. However, custom and practice in the industry ordinarily suggests a two (2) week notice of such. Your current employer cannot force you to remain at work. You are free to leave any time you wish.


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