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Resignation letters
A resignation letter formally tells your employer that you are leaving. A clear, polite letter protects your reputation and records your notice period and last working day.
How to write resignation letters
- Name the position you are resigning from and say clearly that you are resigning.
- Give your notice period and your last working day.
- Offer to hand over your work and return company property, and thank your employer.
- Keep it short and polite, sign it, and keep a copy acknowledged by your manager or HR.
When to use one
- Moving to a new job
- Relocation, studies or family reasons
- Retirement
- Immediate resignation in difficult situations
All resignation letters
- Resignation Letter (Kenya, Employment Act 2007)Under section 35 of the Employment Act, 2007 notice depends on how wages are paid: 28 days for monthly-paid employees, 7 days for weekly-paid ones, and none beyond a day
- Resignation Letter (UAE Labour Law, 30-day notice)Under the UAE Labour Law the notice period is stated in the contract and ranges from 30 to 90 days. End-of-service gratuity is payable after one year's service and is cal
- Resignation Letter - Higher StudiesResignation Letter - Higher Studies. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. हिन्दी
- Resignation Letter - New Job OpportunityResignation Letter - New Job Opportunity. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. हिन्दी
- Resignation Letter - Notice Period Buy-out RequestResignation Letter - Notice Period Buy-out Request. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. हिन्दी
- Resignation Letter - Personal ReasonsResignation Letter - Personal Reasons. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. हिन्दी
- Resignation Letter - RelocationResignation Letter - Relocation. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. हिन्दी
- Resignation Letter Requesting a Shorter Notice PeriodResignation Letter Requesting a Shorter Notice Period. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. हिन्दी
- Resignation Letter with Immediate EffectResignation Letter with Immediate Effect. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. العربيةবাংলাDeutschEspañolFilipinoFrançaisગુજરાતીहिन्दीBahasa IndonesiaItaliano日本語ಕನ್ನಡമലയാളംमराठीਪੰਜਾਬੀPortuguêsРусскийதமிழ்తెలుగుไทยTürkçeاردوTiếng Việt简体中文isiZulu
- Resignation Letter with Notice (South Africa, BCEA)Under section 37 of the BCEA the notice period is one week for employees employed for six months or less, two weeks for six months to a year, and four weeks for longer se
- Resignation Letter with Notice PeriodResignation Letter with Notice Period. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. العربيةবাংলাDeutschEspañolFilipinoFrançaisગુજરાતીहिन्दीBahasa IndonesiaItaliano日本語ಕನ್ನಡമലയാളംमराठीਪੰਜਾਬੀPortuguêsРусскийதமிழ்తెలుగుไทยTürkçeاردوTiếng Việt简体中文isiZulu
- Resignation Withdrawal LetterResignation Withdrawal Letter. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. हिन्दी
- Retirement LetterRetirement Letter. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. हिन्दी
- Two Weeks' Notice Letter (US)Most US employment is 'at will', so two weeks' notice is a courtesy and a norm, not a legal duty unless your contract says otherwise. Check final-pay and PTO payout rules
FAQ
How much notice should I give?
Follow the notice period in your contract, commonly 30 days or 60 days. If you want to leave earlier, ask for a buy-out or early release in writing.
What should a resignation letter include?
Your position, a clear statement that you are resigning, your last working day, an offer to hand over, and thanks. Keep reasons short and neutral.
Should I e-mail or hand over a printed letter?
Both: a signed printout is the record, and an e-mail copy shows the date. Ask HR to acknowledge receipt.
These templates are drafting aids, not legal advice - check the formalities that apply to you.