Letter of Resignation - Template, Sample Form Online Pro · US-law

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What is a Letter of Resignation?

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

What does the Letter of Resignation cover?

The Letter of Resignation is organised into sections covering Re: Notice of Resignation, 1. Notice of Resignation, 2. Effective Date, 3. Reason for Resignation, 4. Acknowledgment of Service, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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Re:  Notice of Resignation

Dear ________:

§ 1. Notice of Resignation. Please accept this letter as formal notice of my voluntary resignation from my position as ________ with ________ (the “Company”). My employment with the Company is and at all times has been “at will,” and nothing in this letter is intended to, nor shall be construed to, alter that at-will status.

§ 2. Effective Date. My last day of employment will be ________ (the “Separation Date”). I am providing this notice approximately ________ in advance of the Separation Date as a professional courtesy and in accordance with any applicable Company policy.

§ 3. Reason for Resignation. I am voluntarily resigning for the following reason:

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§ 4. Acknowledgment of Service. I sincerely value the opportunity I have had to work with the Company. The time I spent working for the Company over the past ________ weeks has been rewarding, and I am grateful for the support, guidance, and professional and personal development I have gained during my tenure.

§ 5. Transition Assistance. I am committed to facilitating an orderly transition of my responsibilities prior to the Separation Date. In particular, I wish to provide the following information regarding the status of my work and pending matters:

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§ 6. Return of Company Property. On or before the Separation Date, I will return to the Company all property, equipment, keys, access cards, credit cards, documents, electronic devices, and other materials belonging to the Company that are in my possession or under my control.

§ 9. No Admission; Voluntary Act. This resignation is being submitted voluntarily and of my own free will. Nothing in this letter constitutes a waiver or release of any right or claim except as may be expressly set forth in a separate written agreement signed by both parties.

I wish you and the Company continued success, and I am happy to assist in any reasonable manner to ensure a smooth transition before my departure.

Sincerely,


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