Typically, no. Employers and employees work “at will,” meaning both have the ability to continue the employment relationship or end it at any time, barring employment agreements or other considerations to the contrary.

Can verbal resignation be accepted?

A resignation from an employee must be in writing. ... Unless the contract of employment specifically states that a resignation must be in writing, verbal resignations are valid.

Is a verbal resignation sufficient?

An employee argued that his notice of resignation was invalid because he did not give it in writing. In refusing the application, the Full Bench was satisfied that the verbal resignation was sufficient to affect the termination of employment. ...