When you write a letter of resignation, you have quit. Offering to stay two weeks is the standard in an effort to help transition the work etc.Be direct and to the point and, in the first sentence, acknowledge the receipt of their letter of resignation and formally accept it. The employer is not required to continue employment to fulfill the "courtesy" two (three) week notice of resignation. For a period of two years after his or her resignation. 4. If the resignation was verbal, you may ask the employee to complete a resignation notice to document the conversation. If you choose to resign from your position at Suffolk University, please give your manager written notice. The Company accepts your resignation and under the circumstances has decided that you will not be required to work your notice period. An employee who gives adequate (e.g. Notice of his resignation and serve a notice period of not less than a clear calendar month.