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Resignation (leaving at your own request): what it is

Termination of an employment contract at the employee’s initiative. Usually you must give the employer 2 weeks’ written notice; on the last day you get your final pay and employment records.

In Russian: Увольнение по собственному желанию·Uvolnenie po sobstvennomu zhelaniyu

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In Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus

Russia

The procedure is set by Art. 80 of the Labour Code. You can withdraw your resignation before the notice period ends, unless another person has been invited in writing to take your place. Final pay is made on the last working day (Art. 140 of the Labour Code).

Kazakhstan

The employee gives the employer written notice at least 1 month in advance, unless a different period is agreed in the contract. Final pay is made no later than three working days after dismissal.

Belarus

Under an open-ended contract, the employee gives the employer 1 month’s written notice. Final pay and the work record book are handed over on the day of dismissal.

Sources: Labour Code of the Russian Federation («Трудовой кодекс РФ»), ConsultantPlus

This information is for reference only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Prepared by our editorial team, last checked: September 2026. Found an error? Write to us.

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