The amount of notice can be important in a TWC case. Learn to write a resignation acceptance letter.In Texas we are under no obligation to accept the two week notice and it is still considered a resignation because they demonstrated intent to leave. The standard here in Texas, an "at will" employment state, is to give two weeks notice. This is so important - do not ever resign early! Resign two weeks' prior to departure, the industry standard. The standard in the US is to give two weeks notice when you resign. An employer can balk at the timing but that's a cost of doing business. Most employers ask employees to provide at least two weeks' notice of an intent to quit. Have the employee fill out a resignation letter in her own words, preferably in her own handwriting, if you can so persuade her.