Are you getting ready to leave your job? Here's how to write a professional two weeks' notice resignation letter, with examples.It is vital you state your final day of work, state the exact date and day of the week so your employer is clear and can prepare for your departure. I am writing to inform you of my two weeks notice. Effective August 18th will be my last day. Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from (Position Name) at (Company Name), effective two weeks from today, (Current Date). California laws say that, in general, you are not required to give your employers two weeks notice – or any notice – prior to quitting or leaving a job. After the meeting, provide the formal written notice to the manager via email or letter. Here is a sample template to craft a resignation email:. An employer previously providing less than 5 days or 40 hours of paid sick leave per year will need to provide employees a new copy of the notice.