Your employment contract 

If you want to leave your job, check your employment contract to find out your employer’s policy on handing in notice. 

There are rules about: 

• giving notice 

• how much you will be paid during your notice period 

• what will happen if you leave to work for a competitor 

See also: 

• Gardening leave 

For further information on Handing in your Notice can be found on GOV.UK's website.