{"id":768,"date":"2026-07-23T06:28:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T06:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staffy-app.com\/?p=768"},"modified":"2026-07-23T06:28:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T06:28:04","slug":"voluntary-resignation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/baja-voluntaria\/","title":{"rendered":"Baja voluntaria: preaviso, finiquito y gesti\u00f3n documental"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Contenidos del art\u00edculo<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/baja-voluntaria\/#Que_es_una_baja_voluntaria\" >What is voluntary resignation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/baja-voluntaria\/#Cuanto_preaviso_hay_que_dar_en_una_baja_voluntaria\" >How much notice must be given when resigning?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/baja-voluntaria\/#Que_ocurre_si_no_se_respeta_el_preaviso\" >What happens if the notice period is not observed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/baja-voluntaria\/#Baja_voluntaria_finiquito_e_indemnizacion\" >Voluntary resignation, severance pay and compensation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/baja-voluntaria\/#Que_debe_revisar_la_empresa_al_recibir_la_comunicacion\" >What the company should check when it receives the notification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/baja-voluntaria\/#Tabla_practica_para_gestionar_una_baja_voluntaria\" >A practical guide to handling voluntary resignation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/baja-voluntaria\/#%C2%BFUna_baja_voluntaria_da_derecho_a_cobrar_el_paro\" >Does voluntary resignation entitle you to claim unemployment benefit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/baja-voluntaria\/#Errores_frecuentes_al_gestionar_una_baja_voluntaria\" >Common mistakes when processing a voluntary resignation<\/a><\/li><li 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submitted in writing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/baja-voluntaria\/#%C2%BFSiempre_hay_que_dar_15_dias_de_preaviso\" >Do you always have to give 15 days\u2019 notice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/baja-voluntaria\/#%C2%BFHay_derecho_a_finiquito\" >Is there a right to severance pay?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/baja-voluntaria\/#%C2%BFEs_lo_mismo_finiquito_que_indemnizacion\" >Are \u2018finiquito\u2019 and \u2018indemnity\u2019 the same thing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/baja-voluntaria\/#%C2%BFSe_puede_cobrar_el_paro_despues_de_una_baja_voluntaria\" >Can you claim unemployment benefit after taking voluntary leave?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<article class=\"staffy-article\">\n<p class=\"staffy-intro\">One <strong>voluntary resignation<\/strong> This occurs when an employee decides to terminate their employment with the company. Although this is a common situation, it can raise a number of questions: how much notice must be given, what happens to any outstanding holiday entitlement, and what amounts should be included in the severance payment.<\/p>\n<p>For the company, the work does not end once the notification has been received. It is also necessary to confirm the effective date of departure, coordinate with the people involved, prepare the final pay settlement and retain the relevant documentation.<\/p>\n<p>Having a clear procedure prevents dates, documents and agreements from being scattered across emails, messages and informal conversations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_es_una_baja_voluntaria\"><\/span>What is voluntary resignation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Voluntary resignation is the decision by an employee to terminate their contract. It is therefore neither a dismissal nor a termination decided by the employer.<\/p>\n<p>Although each case should be assessed in accordance with the relevant collective agreement and conditions, it is advisable to communicate the decision in writing. This ensures there is a record of the date on which the company was informed and the proposed last day of work.<\/p>\n<p>The communication should identify, at the very least:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name of the employee.<\/li>\n<li>Date of submission of the paper.<\/li>\n<li>Decision to voluntarily terminate the employment relationship.<\/li>\n<li>Scheduled last day of work.<\/li>\n<li>Signature or acknowledgement of receipt.<\/li>\n<li>Post, department or centre, where relevant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cuanto_preaviso_hay_que_dar_en_una_baja_voluntaria\"><\/span>How much notice must be given when resigning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no single 15-day notice period applicable to all cases of voluntary resignation. Article 49.1.d of the Workers\u2019 Statute refers to the notice period laid down in collective agreements or to local custom.<\/p>\n<p>Before confirming your departure date, it is worth checking:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The applicable collective agreement.<\/li>\n<li>The employment contract.<\/li>\n<li>Any applicable internal conditions or policies.<\/li>\n<li>The date on which the notice was served.<\/li>\n<li>The last day of service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Therefore, the 15-day period may be common in some sectors, but it should not be applied automatically without first checking the collective agreement and the specific circumstances.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_ocurre_si_no_se_respeta_el_preaviso\"><\/span>What happens if the notice period is not observed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the individual fails to give the applicable notice period, this may have consequences for the final settlement where there is a legal, statutory or contractual basis permitting this.<\/p>\n<p>The company should not apply discounts automatically. Before doing so, it must check what the collective agreement stipulates, how the period has been calculated and whether there was any subsequent agreement regarding the date of departure.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid conflicts, it is important to ensure that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The original communication.<\/li>\n<li>The date on which it was received.<\/li>\n<li>The applicable notice period.<\/li>\n<li>Subsequent discussions regarding the departure date.<\/li>\n<li>An explanation of any adjustments included in the final statement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baja_voluntaria_finiquito_e_indemnizacion\"><\/span>Voluntary resignation, severance pay and compensation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Submitting a notice of voluntary resignation does not mean waiving any outstanding payments. Upon termination of the employment relationship, the company must review the items due for settlement.<\/p>\n<p>The severance pay may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Outstanding pay up to the last day of work.<\/li>\n<li>Accrued but untaken holiday, where applicable.<\/li>\n<li>Proportional share of non-pro-rated special payments.<\/li>\n<li>Overtime, allowances or other outstanding payments.<\/li>\n<li>Adjustments relating to the notice period, where applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A settlement should not be confused with redundancy pay. Voluntary resignation, in itself, does not give rise to redundancy pay, although there may be a settlement of outstanding amounts.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_debe_revisar_la_empresa_al_recibir_la_comunicacion\"><\/span>What the company should check when it receives the notification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once a notice of voluntary resignation has been received, it is advisable for HR or the person responsible to follow a standard procedure.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Record the communication and the date it was received.<\/li>\n<li>Check the applicable notice period.<\/li>\n<li>Please confirm the last day of work in writing.<\/li>\n<li>Check holiday entitlement, days taken and days remaining.<\/li>\n<li>Check salaries and other outstanding payments.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare the departure documents.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate the return of equipment and the removal of access points.<\/li>\n<li>Notify HR, administration and your line manager.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the relevant documents and correspondence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This process reduces uncertainty and avoids the need to reconstruct events at a later date.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tabla_practica_para_gestionar_una_baja_voluntaria\"><\/span>A practical guide to handling voluntary resignation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"staffy-table-scroll\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Spreadsheet for managing voluntary resignation\">\n<table>\n<caption>Recommended checks to carry out when taking voluntary leave<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Step<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">What to check<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Why it is important<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Communication<\/td>\n<td>Content, date and acknowledgement of receipt<\/td>\n<td>It enables you to confirm when the departure was reported<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Notice<\/td>\n<td>Agreement, contract and last day of work<\/td>\n<td>Avoid applying a general deadline that is not appropriate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Holidays<\/td>\n<td>Days generated, taken and remaining<\/td>\n<td>It may affect your final pay and your leaving date<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Severance pay<\/td>\n<td>Salary, pay, holidays and other items<\/td>\n<td>Help with preparing a comprehensive final account<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Documentation<\/td>\n<td>Correspondence, calculations and employment documents<\/td>\n<td>Ensure traceability in case any doubts arise later<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operational launch<\/td>\n<td>Equipment, devices, keys, authorisations and access<\/td>\n<td>It enables you to bring your relationship with the company to a proper close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFUna_baja_voluntaria_da_derecho_a_cobrar_el_paro\"><\/span>Does voluntary resignation entitle you to claim unemployment benefit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, voluntary resignation does not place the individual in a legal position of unemployment and, therefore, does not entitle them to claim benefits directly as a result of leaving their job.<\/p>\n<p>This does not mean that the person will never be able to claim benefits in the future. The SEPE takes into account various subsequent situations which must be assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on how the next job ends and whether the other requirements are met.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any queries, it is advisable to consult the SEPE or seek specialist employment advice regarding the specific case.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Errores_frecuentes_al_gestionar_una_baja_voluntaria\"><\/span>Common mistakes when processing a voluntary resignation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Problems often arise when the departure is organised in a rush or without a clear person in charge.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To accept a verbal communication without putting it on record.<\/li>\n<li>Assume that 15 days\u2019 notice is always required.<\/li>\n<li>Do not confirm the last day of work.<\/li>\n<li>Confusing severance pay with compensation.<\/li>\n<li>Do not check outstanding holiday entitlement.<\/li>\n<li>Applying discounts without checking whether they are justified.<\/li>\n<li>Failing to return equipment or deactivate access rights.<\/li>\n<li>Save the documents in your emails or personal folders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the absence of a standard procedure, a simple solution can end up leading to discrepancies regarding dates, quantities or documents.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_mejorar_la_documentacion_de_la_salida\"><\/span>How to improve the documentation for the release<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best way to minimise errors is to establish a procedure to be followed for all voluntary resignations, whilst allowing scope to review the specific circumstances of each case.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Define how the communication should be presented.<\/li>\n<li>Appoint someone to be responsible for receiving it.<\/li>\n<li>Please confirm the effective date of departure in writing.<\/li>\n<li>Check balances and holiday entitlement before calculating the final pay.<\/li>\n<li>Use a to-do list to coordinate between departments.<\/li>\n<li>File the documents in the relevant file.<\/li>\n<li>Restrict access to information to authorised users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_gestionar_la_documentacion_con_Staffy\"><\/span>How to manage documentation with Staffy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Staffy allows you to centralise employment documents and link them to the relevant individual, company, branch or department.<\/p>\n<p>With the document management system, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Store employment records in a centralised system.<\/li>\n<li>Organise files by person, department or company.<\/li>\n<li>View documents in accordance with the defined permissions.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that information remains accessible to authorised users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This means that documents relating to a departure are not scattered across emails, local folders and internal conversations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"staffy-button-wrapper\"><a class=\"staffy-button\" href=\"\/en\/features\/records-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Find out how to organise employment documents with Staffy\">View document management system<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preguntas_frecuentes_sobre_la_baja_voluntaria\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about voluntary resignation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFLa_baja_voluntaria_debe_presentarse_por_escrito\"><\/span>Does a voluntary resignation have to be submitted in writing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is advisable to do this in writing to provide a record of the decision, the date of notification and the last day of work. It is also a good idea to keep a confirmation of receipt.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFSiempre_hay_que_dar_15_dias_de_preaviso\"><\/span>Do you always have to give 15 days\u2019 notice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. The time limit may depend on the collective agreement or the applicable terms and conditions. A period of 15 days is common in some cases, but it is not a universal rule.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFHay_derecho_a_finiquito\"><\/span>Is there a right to severance pay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There may be a settlement of outstanding amounts, such as wages, accrued but unused holiday entitlement, special payments or other applicable items.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFEs_lo_mismo_finiquito_que_indemnizacion\"><\/span>Are \u2018finiquito\u2019 and \u2018indemnity\u2019 the same thing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. The final settlement covers any outstanding amounts at the end of the employment relationship. Severance pay relates to other grounds and is not automatically payable simply because an employee resigns.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFSe_puede_cobrar_el_paro_despues_de_una_baja_voluntaria\"><\/span>Can you claim unemployment benefit after taking voluntary leave?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Voluntary resignation does not automatically entitle you to claim unemployment benefit. A subsequent employment situation could change this, but the SEPE must assess whether the requirements are met in each individual case.<\/p>\n<div class=\"staffy-notice\">\n<p><strong>Notice:<\/strong> This content relates to the Spanish employment framework and is provided for information purposes only. It is not a substitute for employment or legal advice. Always check the collective agreement, the contract, current legislation and the SEPE\u2019s guidelines before making any decisions regarding notice periods, severance pay, deductions or benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out what to check when resigning: written notice, notice period, leaving date, outstanding holiday entitlement, severance pay and documentation.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2389,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[56,58,41,44,59,57],"class_list":["post-768","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gestion-laboral","tag-baja-voluntaria","tag-documentos-laborales","tag-finiquito","tag-gestion-laboral","tag-informacion-del-empleado","tag-preaviso"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/768","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=768"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/768\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3311,"href":"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/768\/revisions\/3311"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2389"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=768"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=768"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nitvio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=768"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}