Enter the resignation and effective date on appropriate employment records. State your acceptance.Does the employer have a right to tell you to leave earlier than what your resignation date, as you've already stated that you will be quitting? Accepting a resignation early without paying the employee for the notice period can have consequences, if the employee gave more than two weeks' notice. Yes. Illinois is an "employment at-will" state, meaning that an employer or employee may terminate the relationship at any time, without any reason or cause. Please acknowledge receipt and acceptance of this resignation. I appreciate the opportunity to work with the company. During the school term, no teacher may resign without the concurrence of the board, in order to accept another teaching assignment.