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? Be direct and to the point and, in the first sentence, acknowledge the receipt of their letter of resignation and formally accept it.The letter accepts the resignation of Ms. Miles, informing her that her last day of work will be October 10th. The appointing authority, or their designee, should provide written confirmation of receipt and acceptance of the employee's verbal or written. Under the common law, a resignation is not effective unless it is accepted, and a resignation may be rescinded at any time before it is accepted. Being late once, a personality clash or a simple mistake are all legally acceptable reasons to terminate an employee in the eyes of the law. I wish to inform you that your resignation has been accepted.