Chapter 12 – Resignations and Retirement

These flashcards cover key concepts related to employee resignation and retirement from the provided lecture notes.

Employee Resignation

The formal act of an employee notifying their employer of their intention to leave their job.

Cooling-off period

A recommended time for employees to reconsider their resignation after a particularly emotional day at work.

Voluntary Resignation

A resignation where an employee chooses to leave their job of their own accord without any coercion.

Wrongful Dismissal

A legal claim occurring when an employee believes they have been unfairly terminated from their job.

Constructive Dismissal

A situation where an employee resigns due to the employer's conduct that makes their working conditions intolerable.

Equivocal Conduct

Ambiguous behavior that does not clearly indicate an intention to resign.

Unequivocal Resignation

A clear and unambiguous statement indicating an employee’s decision to resign.

Intention to Resign

The state of mind where an employee has made a decision to leave their job, influenced by various factors.

Emotional Vulnerability

A state where an employee's emotional distress may affect their decision-making capacity, particularly regarding resignation.

Working Notice

A period during which an employee is told they will be terminated, yet continues to work until the dismissal takes effect.