A normal part of any business enterprise is to notify the employer or company of your departure as an employee. By giving (at least) two weeks notice you are letting the employer know that they need to find a replacement for you. Of course your employment at many places “companies” is “at will” which means that you can quit at any time or can be fired or terminated for any reason or for no reason at all.

In any case, make sure to think twice before leaving a job. At some businesses it is required to give notice. If you do not give notice your vacation time or any benefits that you may be entitled to could be forfeited by leaving without notice.

Always make sure to read the employee handbook or any document that you signed at commencement of employment. It is standard for businesses to have a policy regarding resignation.

If a contract was used on your employment agreement make sure to review it before giving notice. Always, leave in a professional manner. In most cases employers will provide good references if you leave in a professional manner.

Don’t burn any bridges. If you leave without notice, future employers may find out and it does not look good for you as a potential employee. Plus, it is really unlikely that you can use this employer as a future reference if you leave on bad terms.