Leaving a Limited Company: What's the Minimum Notice Period Required?

What is the minimum notice period an employee has to serve to a limited company before leaving?

In general, a 30-day notice period is very common, but it is company-specific, and you should follow whatever was agreed upon at the time of joining. Please refer to the separation clause of your appointment order.

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Notice Period in Employment

Generally, the company decides how many days of notice it needs in case of separation (resignation/termination) and puts it in the appointment letter or in the HR Policy, and informs the employees. However, they must agree to the change; otherwise, it has no validity.

Referencing Model Standing Orders

If nothing is specified, you need to refer to the Model Standing Orders of the state where you are based and follow that as a benchmark.

It varies from company to company. Some organizations have a notice period of only 1 month, while other organizations make it mandatory for their employees to serve a notice period of 3 months.