Your employer probably wants a resignation letter which appropriately documents that event. There may be some potential issues.Start with a two weeks notice letter. This will serve as a formal, written documentation of your intent to leave and your transition timeline. MN: Gave 2-week notice to employer, taken off schedule immediately, now being told they won't pay out my PTO due to not giving 30-day notice. Please accept this as my formal notice of resignation from my role as a talent acquisition specialist. The employer has 10 working-days from receipt of the request to give a truthful reason in writing for the termination. Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from (Position Name) at (Company Name), effective two weeks from today, (Current Date). In the body of the letter, immediately state your intention to resign and provide your reasoning, including only positive feelings towards your work experience. Commence your letter with a formal salutation and a concise introductory paragraph.