Talk to a lawyer for advice where applicable. The author generally prefers that his clients be fired rather than resign whenever possible, since potential damage claims and severance benefits may remain intact. Keep Quiet Tell friends and business associates of your decision to resign after telling your current employer, not before. Avoid badmouthing It is not a good idea to tell others about the circumstances surrounding a resignation, particularly if you are leaving on less than pleasant terms. Many employers have sued former employees for defamation, product disparagement, and unfair competition on discovering that harmful oral or written comments were made.
Some companies withhold severance pay and other voluntary benefits as a way of getting even.
Thus, avoid discussing your employer in a negative way with anyone. Return company property Disputes sometimes occur when property belonging to the employer is not returned. Recognize that a few states permit you to retain company property as a lien in the event you are owed money which the employer refuses to pay. However, since many states do not recognize this, speak to an employment lawyer before taking such action. LIVE, REAL TIME Global Streaming Financial News and Business Information.