What is my notice period?
The notice period when you dismiss yourself depends on several factors:
- Employment contract - check what it says.
- Collective agreement - applies if there is one in your workplace.
- Employment Protection Act (LAS) - applies if there is no collective agreement.
For permanent employment, the notice period is usually between one and three months according to the collective agreement, but it may also depend on how long you have been employed. If there is no collective agreement, and no period of notice agreed in your employment contract, you have one month's notice period under the LAS in the event of your own dismissal.
Fixed-term contracts cannot normally be terminated prematurely. For a fixed-term employment to be terminable, it must be stated in the collective agreement or your employment contract.
How is the notice period calculated?
For example, if you have one month's notice and you resign on April 10, your employment will end at the end of the working day on May 10. If there is no corresponding date in the latter month, the notice period expires after the last day of the month. For example, if you resign on January 31 with one month's notice, your employment will end at the end of February 28 (29).
Make sure that the notice has reached the employer. It is only when the employer has received the notice that it takes effect. Therefore, always ask for written confirmation that the employer has received the notice.
Probationary employment
If you want to end a probationary period, you must notify the employer in writing.
As a general rule, you have no notice period. However, other rules may apply under collective agreements or your employment contract. If you are unsure, please double-check with us what applies to you!
Do you need guidance? As a member, you can always contact us for personalized advice tailored to your situation.
Important things to know before you quit
Non-compete clauses and confidentiality commitments
A non-compete clause can limit your ability to take a job with a competitor after you leave.
Breaching a non-compete clause can involve significant financial risks. There may also be other clauses, such as confidentiality and intellectual property rights, that could cause problems. Read your employment contract carefully - and contact us before you sign!
Bonus and commission
The rules on variable pay, such as bonuses and commissions, vary between workplaces. They are often paid at specific times - sometimes even after employment ends. Make sure you know what the rules are before you leave to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Compensation in the event of your own dismissal
Unemployment benefits
If you quit your job yourself, you are normally suspended from benefits for 45 days. After that period, you will have two additional waiting days. These days are not deducted from your total benefit period of 300 days.
In some cases, you may not be suspended, depending on your situation. Contact Akademikernas a-kassa in good time to get a clear answer.
Income insurance
Income insurance does not usually cover dismissal at your own request. However, if the unemployment insurance fund considers that you had a valid reason for quitting - for example, due to ill health - income insurance may also come into play. It is therefore important that you contact the unemployment insurance fund before you resign.