Unfortunately, when an employee submits a 2 week notice, it is basically an offer to continue to work for the convenience of the employer. Resignation and standard 2 weeks notice.I am currently an employee in good standing at my current job in Maryland. I am writing to inform you that I will be resigning from my current position, X at X, effective immediately. Please accept this letter as formal notice. Leave hours, including vacation, sick time, holiday, etc. , are not counted toward the accumulated hours in a week for overtime purposes. There's also the option to turn your "2 weeks notice" into a "3 weeks notice": state your intention to leave 2 weeks before your PTO starts. I'm about to give my 2 weeks notice in Maryland and will ask to be paid out for my unused vacation days. Have both resignation letters in your hand and signed when you talk to them.