The Labor Code provides for a two-week notice period after you submit a resignation letter. However, there are ways to leave faster without working this period.
Voluntary mutual agreement
Article 80 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation allows you to agree on a termination date with your employer. If both sides agree, you can end the employment relationship earlier, before the notice period expires.
Being unable to continue working
The Labor Code explicitly names two reasons when continuing to work is impossible: enrollment in an educational institution and retirement. In these cases, working out the notice period is not required.
The employer violating labor law
If the employer violates working conditions, delays salary payments or commits other violations, the employee has the right to quit without working out the notice period. It is important to have evidence of these violations.
- Delayed salary. Bank statements confirming that the salary payment was delayed. Written promises or notices from the employer about a payment date that were not kept.
- Failure to observe working and rest conditions. Photos or videos showing unfavorable conditions at the workplace. Recordings of conversations or written correspondence in which the employer refuses to improve conditions.
- Breach of the employment contract. Copies of the employment contract clearly spelling out the employer's obligations that were not fulfilled.
- Absent or inadequate occupational safety. Documents confirming that the required safety briefings were not held or personal protective equipment was not provided.
- Discrimination or psychological pressure. Written statements from colleagues confirming discrimination or psychological pressure. Emails, messages, audio or video recordings capturing discriminatory treatment or psychological pressure.
- Official requests and complaints. Copies of official requests or complaints to government bodies, such as the labor inspectorate, and the responses to them.
Vacation followed by resignation
If you have unused vacation days, you can take leave and submit your resignation while on it.
Quitting on the spot
This option suits those who don't want to negotiate or discuss anything with their manager. In this case, you will probably have to give up all payments and compensation.
- Loss of payments. You will probably have to give up all additional payments, such as bonuses, a 13th-month salary, and compensation for unused vacation or overtime.
- No references. The employer may refuse to give a positive reference, which can make finding a new job harder.
- Damage to your reputation. Your professional reputation may suffer, especially if you work in a small industry where "everyone knows everyone".
- Possible legal consequences. Depending on the terms of your employment contract, the employer may try to bring legal claims against you, especially if your departure causes financial losses for the company.
- Emotional costs. Quitting on the spot can cause stress or conflicts at work that can have long-term emotional effects.
- Problems finding a new job. Some employers ask for the reasons you left your previous job. Quitting on the spot can create problems in interviews.
- Difficulties moving to a new job. If a new employer learns that you quit your previous job on the spot, it may affect their decision to hire you.
Important!
Before deciding to quit abruptly, it is recommended to consult a career consultant and a lawyer to assess all possible risks and consequences.
Quitting is always a complicated process, but by knowing the law and having a clear action plan, you can make it less painful. The main thing is to consider all possible consequences and be ready for them.