Employment Contracts · glossary
Keeping an employee at home during her notice, still employed and paid, but away from work, customers and staff. Clause 21.1 lets Cressby do it whichever side gives notice. Time on garden leave just before she leaves shortens each restriction. Contract 21.1 · Chapter 7 · see Restricted Period, Notice period
Explained in Chapter 7, Notice, Garden Leave and Payment in Lieu of Notice, of Employment Contracts.
At the start of October 2026 Esme accepts Cressby’s offer letter, which sets out the main terms of the job. Once she accepts it, both sides are bound, on conditions such as good references. She resigns that week, and her current employer puts her on garden leave for her three months’ notice. She stays employed and paid, but away from work and customers, so she cannot take fresh news of them to Cressby.Read Chapter 1, What an Employment Contract Does, and Why This Hire Needs One →
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