For staff to leave Duke in good standing, they must give a written notice of resignation or retirement as follows:

  • Staff in hourly-paid positions are required to give two weeks notice.
  • Registered nurses performing either non-exempt or exempt work are required to give one month’s notice.
  • Staff in monthly-salaried positions are required to give one month’s notice.
  • Staff who do not provide sufficient notice are not recommended for rehire. However, supervisors can choose to waive the notice period.

For more information, visit the following section of the Online HR Policy Manual: