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    Question Early Resignation from Employer with a Signed Contract

    Hello All,

    Just want to start out by thanking everyone that helps people on this forum. It's a great idea!

    My finacee just found a new job but is currently employed at another. In her current job they had her sign a contract that says she needs to give 60 days notice before leaving. But the new job wants her to start sooner. My question is what happens if she just leaves without giving a 60 days notice? We are in Virginia.

    Here is what the contract says for the termination portion:

    "Section 3.06: Employer and Employee may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause and such termination shall be effective sixty (60) days after the Party so terminating the employment has given the other written notice of its election to terminate. Employee may also be considered for termination if the following occurs: A. Suspension, revocation, disqualifcation or limitation of practice license to practive in the state of virginia. B. Limitation, restriction, modifcation or termination of employees right to prescribe medication. C. Limitation, restriction, suspension, curtailment or termination of Employees staff privileges at any area hospital. D. Any act or omission by Employee which adversely affects the ability of employer to obtain payment or reimbursement for Employees services from any H.M.O., P.P.O., or similar provider to include Medicare and / or Medicaid."

    The last section says " Section 5.01: This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Virginia."

    Does anyone have an idea of what would happen if she just up and left one day? If not, can someone please direct me in the right direction to find out what would happen?

    Again we appreciate all of your help and advice.

    Noah

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    Default Re: Early Resignation from Employer with sign contract

    As a general rule it is not a good idea to quit without giving notice. I doubt that they would or could do anything but she can count on getting a bad reference. My suggestion is to go in and talk to them and give a two week notice. I would also be concerned about an employer that encouraged you to just walk off with no notice.

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    Default Re: Early Resignation from Employer with a Signed Contract

    Unless she has a bona fide contract, Virgina is an at-will state and the employee or employer doesn't have to give any notice, however as lwpat stated, it isn't wise to not give notice if she is going to use this employer as any sort of reference. Tell her not to burn her bridges.

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