DH was about to hand in his notice at work but an accident has put him in hospital. He has worked there a very short time (more than a month) but passed his probation period.
He has asked me to post his resignation letter today (it is all signed and ready to go). If I do this, could they legally terminate his employment immediately, as soon as they receive it? His contract says they will give 1 months notice, but if he is not able to work that notice due to his injury, can they legally terminate his employment anyway? He isn't bothered about losing the money but we are anxious for there to be only a minimal gap between leaving this job and him starting the next so we don't lose our child tax credits.
The company has a bullying culture (which is why he is leaving) so despite wanting to do the right thing by giving notice, he doesn't feel he owes them anything.
Any advice is appreciated