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Ending a job: what both sides should check first
Notice, pay and paperwork, in the order they matter.
Employment
Helena Marsh
5 min read
Terminations go wrong when either side acts before reading the contract.
Read the contract
Look at the notice clause, the pay clause and any restrictions after employment.
Check the record
Gather the letters, reviews and payslips that show what was agreed and what happened.
Speak to a lawyer early
An hour of advice before a meeting can change the outcome.
Written by
Helena Marsh
This note gives general information, not legal advice. Please speak to a lawyer about your own situation.
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