This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Follow these steps to write a resignation acceptance letter: Use the right formatting and structure. Include the date and contact information. Include a salutation. Accept the resignation. Include the final date of employment. Add other information. Express appreciation. Add a complimentary close.
Acceptance of a resignation tendered by an employee is necessary to make the resignation effective.
I am writing to formally acknowledge receipt of your resignation notice on date. As you requested, your final day of work at Company Name will be end date. It is with great regret that we see you go. It has been a pleasure working with you these past X years, and we appreciate your contribution to the company.
You do not have to respond formally when someone tells you they're resigning. But it's good practice to respond in writing. Your response should include: that you've received the employee's resignation.
If the employer has not formally (in writing) accepted the resignation, the employee could argue that the resignation was never accepted, or that the resignation never happened. The employee could even argue that the resignation was actually a termination and then file for unemployment.
You do not have to respond formally when someone tells you they're resigning. But it's good practice to respond in writing. Your response should include: that you've received the employee's resignation.
It is a common misconception that an employee's notice of resignation is not valid unless it has been "accepted" by the employer. The position at common law is that a notice, once validly given, is effective and can neither be "refused" by the employer or "withdrawn" by the employee, without the other's agreement.
How to reply to a resignation letter. Choose an appropriate format. Accepting a resignation letter in an appropriate format is important. Be clear and formal. Acknowledge receipt and accept the resignation. Show understanding. Express the company's gratitude. Outline the next steps. Keep a copy on file.
Please accept this letter as formal resignation from Company Name. I have recently been offered a new opportunity that I feel will better suit me and my career goals at this time. While I greatly appreciate the growth and encouragement Company Name has provided me, my final day will be Date of Resignation.
Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from my position as Your Job Title with Company Name. My last day of work will be Date of Your Last Day. I regret any inconvenience this may cause and am committed to making the transition as smooth as possible.