Is there a specific length of time that I am required to give notice after taking a management position with my employer?
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Is there a specific length of time that I am required to give notice after taking a management position with my employer?
I work for a corporation and was required to sign a statement that I would give a 2 month notice if I resigned. Is that legally binding in the state of TX? I was also wondering if I have to answer any of the questions posed to me in an exit interview?
Asked on March 1, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Well, that depends, but I would say that 2 months notice is a bit much unless your position is so unique that finding a replacement for you would necessitate a search like that. When I say that depends it is because if you signed a contract with the corporation as to your position and you negotiated the contract then a court would look at the terms as binding between you. Most contracts are viewed that way. I said "most." If you had no choice as to the term to take the job then it could be an issue. I think that your employer would really be foolish to take you to court based upon the notice issue. As for the exit interview, think about it: it is an EXIT interview. What are they going to do if you do not answer questions that you feel are inappropriate? Fire you? They can not give you a bad reference for your actual work if you refuse. And if they did, well, then you may have an issue to discuss with an attorney. Good luck.
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