You have no protection in florida unless it is in your handbook for a resignation being accepted effective immediately. If the employee resigned via text message or other electronic communication, take steps to preserve that documentation in the employee's file.The Judge also stated that the employer had the right to refuse the letter of rescission and accept the resignation but had to have reasons for doing so. This is with deep regret that I am submitting my resignation letter from the position of (your designation) effective immediately. Assuming you are referring to quitting your employment, in Florida there is no requirement to provide a notice to quit your employment. After careful consideration, I have decided to accept your resignation with immediate effect. Adhere to the outlined plan in the resignation letter. Employers may also want to consider the impact an immediate separation would have on remaining employees. However, even if you give two weeks' notice before you plan to leave, some bosses may accept tendering a resignation and put it into effect immediately.