If you hand in your resignation, or resign, you choose to stop working for your employer. This means you make the choice to end your contract.
If you hand in your resignation, you choose to leave your job. You have to tell your employer this, usually in writing. In the Netherlands, the employee normally writes a resignation letter. This makes it clear to both parties when you will leave your job. If you have handed in your resignation, you normally have no right to unemployment benefit.
If you have a permanent contract, in many cases you have to comply with a notice period. This is usually one month, but it can be longer. You still have to work until your notice period has ended. If you leave your job before then, you might not receive any more wages or you might even have to pay a fine.
Many temporary contracts also include a notice period. If your contract has a fixed end date, you are normally not allowed to leave your job before that date unless your contract says this is possible. Make sure you read your contract carefully before you hand in your resignation. If you have any questions about legal matters, you can contact Het Juridisch Loket.
If you are still in your probation period, you do not have a notice period. You can resign with immediate effect and end your contract straight away. Your work will then end immediately.
Tell your employer clearly that you want to leave your job. Speak to your employer, and write a resignation letter that includes your name, the date of your letter and the date of your last working day. This avoids any misunderstandings. Take into account the notice period specified in your contract.
Not in most cases. If you have handed in your resignation, you have no right to unemployment benefit. You will only receive a benefit in exceptional cases, for example if you faced dangerous situations at work. If you are not sure, talk to UWV first.
No. In the Netherlands, an employer cannot refuse to accept someone’s resignation. You must, however, comply with the arrangements in your contract, such as the notice period.
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