Accepting a resignation

[Sbelow]

We had an employee give resignation and then rescind their resignation in a matter of hours (all over email). Can we go back and accept the resignation 2 weeks later... if they worked during those two weeks? We were very careful not to say we accept the rescinding of their resignation. It was more of a take some time and see how it goes type approach.

[cbg]

As long as you pay them for the time they worked, yes, you can.

[Sbelow]

Thank you.

[ElleMD]

Is this person working for you or not? It isn't clear.

Regardless, you do not have to allow them to recind the resignation and can allow the resignation to stand. You can also let them go earlier if there is a problem with them working out the notice period. So if 5 days into the 2 week notice period the employee is causing a disruption or you fgeel it would be best to part ways, you may accept the resignation earlier than originally agreed.

[DocB]

I know this sounds crazy, but here's the scoop...

I was 12 years tenured at a MD university and wanted to leave. A huge illegal goings-on was uncovered by me and a new president came in, who I trusted. Inevitably through a year long battle, the new president sided with the administration and I found a new job out of state. I originally asked for a 1-2 year leave which I was granted, but then was offered a year's salary to give a "tender" resignation. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would need or want to return. (I am currently looking diligently for a new job in college.) Unfortunately, the position I accepted was out of state (GA), in public education for a new Magnet School. It has been a HORROR!!!!!! Located in Jonesboro, GA., where they are now possibly losing their accreditation!!!!!
I am a single parent with two adopted (special needs) children. Luckily I just sold the home here I bought 6 months ago, but my MD home has been on the market without an offer (even after dropping the price greatly!). Naturally I'm hoping for a new college job but I've exhausted my savings for this job!
Is there any possibility of getting back my tenure if I pay back the salary with interest!?!?!? Does "Detrimental Reliance" apply here!?

Thanks for reading

[Pattymd]

DocB, this really is a separate issue and we would appreciate it if you would repost this as your own thread. Otherwise, the responses get mingled and it gets harder for both the OP and the responders to figure out which post belongs to which question. Thank you.

[ElleMD]

Originally Posted by DocB

I know this sounds crazy, but here's the scoop...

I was 12 years tenured at a MD university and wanted to leave. A huge illegal goings-on was uncovered by me and a new president came in, who I trusted. Inevitably through a year long battle, the new president sided with the administration and I found a new job out of state. I originally asked for a 1-2 year leave which I was granted, but then was offered a year's salary to give a "tender" resignation. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would need or want to return. (I am currently looking diligently for a new job in college.) Unfortunately, the position I accepted was out of state (GA), in public education for a new Magnet School. It has been a HORROR!!!!!! Located in Jonesboro, GA., where they are now possibly losing their accreditation!!!!!
I am a single parent with two adopted (special needs) children. Luckily I just sold the home here I bought 6 months ago, but my MD home has been on the market without an offer (even after dropping the price greatly!). Naturally I'm hoping for a new college job but I've exhausted my savings for this job!
Is there any possibility of getting back my tenure if I pay back the salary with interest!?!?!? Does "Detrimental Reliance" apply here!?

Thanks for reading

Once you leave a tenured position, usually that is it. The contract is over and you no longer have a claim on that job. The market has greatly mellowed in MD, but that is not your employer's fault. I see nothing at all that you could base a detrimental reliance claim on.