Retirement Letter - Template, Sample Form to Fill out Pro · PH-law

Valid in Philippines · drafted to comply with local law

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What is a Retirement Letter?

A Retirement Letter is a ready-to-use legal template for Philippines. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Retirement Letter cover?

The Retirement Letter is organised into sections covering Re: Notice of Retirement and Resignation, Acknowledged and received by, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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Re: Notice of Retirement and Resignation


Dear ________,

I, ________, holder of the position of ________ at ________ (the "Company"), and bearing Employee Identification No. ________, respectfully give written notice of my voluntary retirement from, and consequent separation from employment with, the Company.

I commenced employment with the Company on ________, and as of the effective date of this notice I will have rendered ________ years of continuous service. As I have attained the age of ________, I respectfully avail myself of retirement in accordance with Article 302 (formerly Article 287) of the Labor Code of the Philippines, as amended by Republic Act No. 7641 (the Retirement Pay Law), and any applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, retirement plan, or Company policy.

In observance of the notice period of ________ required under my employment contract and/or Company policy, and consistent with Article 300 (formerly Article 285) of the Labor Code of the Philippines, please be advised that my retirement and resignation shall take effect on ________ (the "Effective Date").

I likewise request the issuance of my Certificate of Employment in accordance with Article 34(2) of the Labor Code and Labor Advisory No. 06, Series of 2020, as well as the appropriate BIR Form 2316 and any other documents necessary for the proper settlement of my accounts and the processing of my Social Security System (SSS), Pag-IBIG, and PhilHealth records.

Should you require any further information or documentation from me, please do not hesitate to contact me at the details above. I would be grateful to receive your written confirmation of the acceptance of my retirement and resignation, together with the computation of my final pay and benefits.

I take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to the management and to my colleagues at ________ for the valuable opportunities and experience extended to me throughout my service.

Thank you.


Very truly yours,



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(Signature over Printed Name)


Acknowledged and received by:



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Date: ________

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