Turned in my notice last week, now GM wants me to sign a “Voluntary Termination Report”
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I'm leaving my current job, and they want me to sign a form confirming I am leaving of my own volition. I've never been asked to do this before.
Background: I work at a franchised branch of an international company (our branch is located in Massachusetts). Last week I tendered my two-weeks resignation notice to the General Manager -- I will be returning to a previous employer who is offering an elevated position. The GM was dismayed but understanding. For what it's worth, the place I'm currently at is a very toxic workplace environment; while this absolutely played a role in my decision to leave, I didn't explicitly mention it in my notice, as I didn't want to complicate matters with what I imagine could be construed as gossip.
Today, as my direct supervisor was leaving, he handed me a form titled "Voluntary Termination Report". The form was pre-filled with my name, department, and effective date of resignation, as well as "Reason" (checked as "other job"); there was a space below for optional comments. He asked me to sign the form and return it to the General Manager.
I've left my share of positions in the past, and I've never been presented with anything like this. Why would they want something like this, and should I sign it?
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I'm leaving my current job, and they want me to sign a form confirming I am leaving of my own volition. I've never been asked to do this before.
Background: I work at a franchised branch of an international company (our branch is located in Massachusetts). Last week I tendered my two-weeks resignation notice to the General Manager -- I will be returning to a previous employer who is offering an elevated position. The GM was dismayed but understanding. For what it's worth, the place I'm currently at is a very toxic workplace environment; while this absolutely played a role in my decision to leave, I didn't explicitly mention it in my notice, as I didn't want to complicate matters with what I imagine could be construed as gossip.
Today, as my direct supervisor was leaving, he handed me a form titled "Voluntary Termination Report". The form was pre-filled with my name, department, and effective date of resignation, as well as "Reason" (checked as "other job"); there was a space below for optional comments. He asked me to sign the form and return it to the General Manager.
I've left my share of positions in the past, and I've never been presented with anything like this. Why would they want something like this, and should I sign it?
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I'm leaving my current job, and they want me to sign a form confirming I am leaving of my own volition. I've never been asked to do this before.
Background: I work at a franchised branch of an international company (our branch is located in Massachusetts). Last week I tendered my two-weeks resignation notice to the General Manager -- I will be returning to a previous employer who is offering an elevated position. The GM was dismayed but understanding. For what it's worth, the place I'm currently at is a very toxic workplace environment; while this absolutely played a role in my decision to leave, I didn't explicitly mention it in my notice, as I didn't want to complicate matters with what I imagine could be construed as gossip.
Today, as my direct supervisor was leaving, he handed me a form titled "Voluntary Termination Report". The form was pre-filled with my name, department, and effective date of resignation, as well as "Reason" (checked as "other job"); there was a space below for optional comments. He asked me to sign the form and return it to the General Manager.
I've left my share of positions in the past, and I've never been presented with anything like this. Why would they want something like this, and should I sign it?
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I'm leaving my current job, and they want me to sign a form confirming I am leaving of my own volition. I've never been asked to do this before.
Background: I work at a franchised branch of an international company (our branch is located in Massachusetts). Last week I tendered my two-weeks resignation notice to the General Manager -- I will be returning to a previous employer who is offering an elevated position. The GM was dismayed but understanding. For what it's worth, the place I'm currently at is a very toxic workplace environment; while this absolutely played a role in my decision to leave, I didn't explicitly mention it in my notice, as I didn't want to complicate matters with what I imagine could be construed as gossip.
Today, as my direct supervisor was leaving, he handed me a form titled "Voluntary Termination Report". The form was pre-filled with my name, department, and effective date of resignation, as well as "Reason" (checked as "other job"); there was a space below for optional comments. He asked me to sign the form and return it to the General Manager.
I've left my share of positions in the past, and I've never been presented with anything like this. Why would they want something like this, and should I sign it?
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Educated guess, this is a way to try and protect themselves from wrongful termination lawsuits.
Whether or not you should sign really depends on the particulars of the form, but from what you've said, nothing dangerous to you jumps out at me.
answered 29 mins ago
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Just as a general rule:
Never sign anything unless there is some sort of benefit for you.
Simply decline to sign anything. You are not obliged to tell them why you are leaving the company for instance.
Many organisations will have exit interviews. It looks like in lieu of an exit interview, your employer wants you to fill out a form. It's probably a requirement from the franchisor, and could also be used, for instance, if something comes up in court where you say you were pushed out.
Make sure the notice you gave complies with applicable law.
answered 29 mins ago
Gregory CurrieGregory Currie
5,33082442
In my state I don't know of any laws concerning resignation notices (I just gave the common two-weeks-ahead thanks-for-everything memo, which seems like standard practice). Should I ask them why they want this form, or do you think that would only complicate matters? I'm leaving on what I would call good terms with this company, with an open verbal offer to return after my next job (which is seasonal) finishes.
– Matt
22 mins ago
If you wish to return to the company, that would count as a "benefit for you", because you don't want to be marked as a trouble-maker.
– Gregory Currie
19 mins ago
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Educated guess, this is a way to try and protect themselves from wrongful termination lawsuits.
Whether or not you should sign really depends on the particulars of the form, but from what you've said, nothing dangerous to you jumps out at me.
answered 29 mins ago
Ian JacobsIan Jacobs
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Educated guess, this is a way to try and protect themselves from wrongful termination lawsuits.
Whether or not you should sign really depends on the particulars of the form, but from what you've said, nothing dangerous to you jumps out at me.
answered 29 mins ago
Ian JacobsIan Jacobs
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Educated guess, this is a way to try and protect themselves from wrongful termination lawsuits.
Whether or not you should sign really depends on the particulars of the form, but from what you've said, nothing dangerous to you jumps out at me.
answered 29 mins ago
Ian JacobsIan Jacobs
661147
Educated guess, this is a way to try and protect themselves from wrongful termination lawsuits.
Whether or not you should sign really depends on the particulars of the form, but from what you've said, nothing dangerous to you jumps out at me.
answered 29 mins ago
Ian JacobsIan Jacobs
661147
answered 29 mins ago
Ian JacobsIan Jacobs
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answered 29 mins ago
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Just as a general rule:
Never sign anything unless there is some sort of benefit for you.
Simply decline to sign anything. You are not obliged to tell them why you are leaving the company for instance.
Many organisations will have exit interviews. It looks like in lieu of an exit interview, your employer wants you to fill out a form. It's probably a requirement from the franchisor, and could also be used, for instance, if something comes up in court where you say you were pushed out.
Make sure the notice you gave complies with applicable law.
answered 29 mins ago
Gregory CurrieGregory Currie
5,33082442
In my state I don't know of any laws concerning resignation notices (I just gave the common two-weeks-ahead thanks-for-everything memo, which seems like standard practice). Should I ask them why they want this form, or do you think that would only complicate matters? I'm leaving on what I would call good terms with this company, with an open verbal offer to return after my next job (which is seasonal) finishes.
– Matt
22 mins ago
If you wish to return to the company, that would count as a "benefit for you", because you don't want to be marked as a trouble-maker.
– Gregory Currie
19 mins ago
add a comment |
Just as a general rule:
Never sign anything unless there is some sort of benefit for you.
Simply decline to sign anything. You are not obliged to tell them why you are leaving the company for instance.
Many organisations will have exit interviews. It looks like in lieu of an exit interview, your employer wants you to fill out a form. It's probably a requirement from the franchisor, and could also be used, for instance, if something comes up in court where you say you were pushed out.
Make sure the notice you gave complies with applicable law.
answered 29 mins ago
Gregory CurrieGregory Currie
5,33082442
In my state I don't know of any laws concerning resignation notices (I just gave the common two-weeks-ahead thanks-for-everything memo, which seems like standard practice). Should I ask them why they want this form, or do you think that would only complicate matters? I'm leaving on what I would call good terms with this company, with an open verbal offer to return after my next job (which is seasonal) finishes.
– Matt
22 mins ago
If you wish to return to the company, that would count as a "benefit for you", because you don't want to be marked as a trouble-maker.
– Gregory Currie
19 mins ago
add a comment |
Just as a general rule:
Never sign anything unless there is some sort of benefit for you.
Simply decline to sign anything. You are not obliged to tell them why you are leaving the company for instance.
Many organisations will have exit interviews. It looks like in lieu of an exit interview, your employer wants you to fill out a form. It's probably a requirement from the franchisor, and could also be used, for instance, if something comes up in court where you say you were pushed out.
Make sure the notice you gave complies with applicable law.
answered 29 mins ago
Gregory CurrieGregory Currie
5,33082442
Just as a general rule:
Never sign anything unless there is some sort of benefit for you.
Simply decline to sign anything. You are not obliged to tell them why you are leaving the company for instance.
Many organisations will have exit interviews. It looks like in lieu of an exit interview, your employer wants you to fill out a form. It's probably a requirement from the franchisor, and could also be used, for instance, if something comes up in court where you say you were pushed out.
Make sure the notice you gave complies with applicable law.
answered 29 mins ago
Gregory CurrieGregory Currie
5,33082442
answered 29 mins ago
Gregory CurrieGregory Currie
5,33082442
answered 29 mins ago
Gregory CurrieGregory Currie
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answered 29 mins ago
Gregory CurrieGregory Currie
5,33082442
5,33082442
In my state I don't know of any laws concerning resignation notices (I just gave the common two-weeks-ahead thanks-for-everything memo, which seems like standard practice). Should I ask them why they want this form, or do you think that would only complicate matters? I'm leaving on what I would call good terms with this company, with an open verbal offer to return after my next job (which is seasonal) finishes.
– Matt
22 mins ago
If you wish to return to the company, that would count as a "benefit for you", because you don't want to be marked as a trouble-maker.
– Gregory Currie
19 mins ago
add a comment |
In my state I don't know of any laws concerning resignation notices (I just gave the common two-weeks-ahead thanks-for-everything memo, which seems like standard practice). Should I ask them why they want this form, or do you think that would only complicate matters? I'm leaving on what I would call good terms with this company, with an open verbal offer to return after my next job (which is seasonal) finishes.
– Matt
22 mins ago
If you wish to return to the company, that would count as a "benefit for you", because you don't want to be marked as a trouble-maker.
– Gregory Currie
19 mins ago
In my state I don't know of any laws concerning resignation notices (I just gave the common two-weeks-ahead thanks-for-everything memo, which seems like standard practice). Should I ask them why they want this form, or do you think that would only complicate matters? I'm leaving on what I would call good terms with this company, with an open verbal offer to return after my next job (which is seasonal) finishes.
– Matt
22 mins ago
In my state I don't know of any laws concerning resignation notices (I just gave the common two-weeks-ahead thanks-for-everything memo, which seems like standard practice). Should I ask them why they want this form, or do you think that would only complicate matters? I'm leaving on what I would call good terms with this company, with an open verbal offer to return after my next job (which is seasonal) finishes.
– Matt
22 mins ago
If you wish to return to the company, that would count as a "benefit for you", because you don't want to be marked as a trouble-maker.
– Gregory Currie
19 mins ago
If you wish to return to the company, that would count as a "benefit for you", because you don't want to be marked as a trouble-maker.
– Gregory Currie
19 mins ago
add a comment |
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