Effective Date of Termination

Once notice of termination has been given, it cannot be withdrawn unilaterally, whether by the employer or the employee. The notice period can only be shortened or extended by mutual consent.

The case of the week looks at how important it is for employers to ensure that the ‘effective date of termination’ is correct prior to issuing notice of termination.

http://www.personneltoday.com/articles/2012/05/01/58513/case-of-the-week-parker-rhodes-hickmotts-solicitors-v.html