An employee wishing to leave in good standing shall file a two (2) week written resignation with the appointing authority. Ensure the most current form has been submitted.The Director of Human Resources or Department Head may accept a resignation letter submitted with less than a two (2) week notice period. 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. Approximately two (2) weeks after the end date of the pay period in which they separated. The first step in the wage complaint process is to fill out a Form 1 labor board complaint. You will typically need to also fill out a Form 55 attachment. A resignation letter should be gracious and include all the key information your employer needs to know, including your final day of work. Fortunately, in California, you can receive unemployment benefits if you let go through no fault of your own. Employees who are leaving their job willingly and have provided 72 hours' notice must receive their paycheck on their last day.