Verbal (only) resignation

[21TonyK]

Few days ago I had a verbal resignation from someone. They were asked to put it in writing and have been chased to do so a couple of times. So far, nothing.

Give them 24 hours to confirm or withdraw their verbal resignation (which was happily accepted)?

[Rough101]

Just write to acknowledge it, and confirm their leaving date, date of last pay etc.

[Arnold Cunningham]

Yeah, depends on what outcome you want. Assuming you want them to leave, I'd proactively follow up as above. If you want them to stay, a different tack is called for.

[Mr.Chips]

I would have thought that it depends on just how much you may want to hang on to them. Are they a good employee? Was their verbal resignation given in haste? It could be that they really regret doing it and they are hoping that you have forgotten.
It may be worthwhile having a discreet chat with them to see exactly what they want. If they are a good employee, it would also be an opportunity for you to tell them, although that could leave you wide open for a request for a salary increase!
Good luck!

[21TonyK]

As above, their resignation was very happily accepted, ie. sooner they go the better.

I'll suggest written confirmation from employers side in next 24 hours if not from theirs.

TA

[Arnold Cunningham]

And then if they try to rescind it, you can raise the subject of their impending PIP.

[princeperch]

21TonyK said:

Few days ago I had a verbal resignation from someone. They were asked to put it in writing and have been chased to do so a couple of times. So far, nothing.

Give them 24 hours to confirm or withdraw their verbal resignation (which was happily accepted)?

A few pointers

1) the verbal resignation is potentially binding but only if they used clear and unambiguous language.

2) your response is fairly crucial. If you said, "I'm sure you didn't mean that" or "take a few hours to think it over" or, "I need it in writing" (which potentially you've done) then it is arguable that you didn't accept the resignation at the time it was made and you communicated that you require the resignation to be made in writing for it to be formally accepted.

3) if they don't do as you've asked and put it in writing then you might be on a sticky wicket if you process their resignation without them doing as you asked and putting it in writing.

4) you'd be covering your arse if you text or emailed them and said, further to your oral resignation I wanted to confirm that we have a shared understanding that your resignation was accepted by me at the the time and despite you not following up with me in writing as I asked, I am processing your resignation as requested and your last day or service either was the day they resigned (if they resigned without notice) or your last day of service will be x.

[Jasandjules]

21TonyK said:

Few days ago I had a verbal resignation from someone. They were asked to put it in writing and have been chased to do so a couple of times. So far, nothing.

Give them 24 hours to confirm or withdraw their verbal resignation (which was happily accepted)?

Ok so what is your question?

Does the contract of employment require written resignations? Generally he can verbally resign. I assume he's not turned up for work since. So you pay up to the date of leaving plus any outstanding holiday..