Notice periods vary according to the type or duration of appointment. These will be specified in the employment conditions associated with the appointment.
Prompt action is required to avoid the possibility of a salary overpayment.
If an employee does not give the required notice and this is not supported by the supervisor, the University may withhold and debit monies due to the employee or take legal action to recover monies, to a maximum amount equal to the ordinary rate of pay for the period of notice given and notice required or payment in lieu of notice. Human Resources will acknowledge the resignation as soon as possible after receipt and notify the appropriate areas of the University ie Salaries, Superannuation etc. A checklist of issues to be considered by the appointee will accompany the letter. The final salary will be processed in the pay cycle which coincides with the resignation date and will normally be paid on the regular pay day. Unless offered a further contract of employment, a member of staff on a fixed-term contract automatically ceases employment on the date of expiry of the appointment.