how voluntary termination works
an employee may voluntarily terminate their employment with a company at any time an individual usually does so when they find a better job with another company retire from the labor force resign to start their own business or when they want to take a break from working voluntary termination may also be a result of constructive dismissal which is also called constructive discharge or constructive dismissal this means that the employee leaves the company because they had no other choice they could have been working under significant duress and difficult working conditions which could include a low salary harassment a new work location that is farther than the employee can reasonably commute and increased work hours among other reasons the forced discharge of an employee whereby they are given an ultimatum to quit or be fired also falls under constructive dismissal if the employee can prove that the employer s actions were unlawful during their tenure they may be entitled to some form of compensation or benefits an employee who voluntarily leaves an employer may be required to hand in their resignation which is an advanced notice either verbally or in writing most industries usually require a two week notice of an employee s termination in some cases the employee gives notice at the time that they terminate or they give no notice at all such as when an employee abandons the job or fails to return to work if your employment changes due to a change in hours lay off or termination you may qualify for cobra health insurance coverage under your existing group health plan for 18 months if you choose to continue under the same plan you are responsible for the full premium each month 