Most employers ask that you give them two weeks' notice before walking out the door for good. Customer: I have an employee who put in a two weeks notice(Texas).We accepted the resignation and made it effective immediately due to many factors. Offering a 2-week notice in your resignation is "an offer". 2 weeks notice is customary for the employee. It leaves you in good stead for referrals. No state or federal law requires you to notify your boss two weeks before leaving your job. If you're an at-will employee, you can leave at any time. In addition, employers should consider whether company policy requires employees to give two weeks' notice. Is a resignation letter the same as 2 weeks notice?