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.
A: Washington's at-will employment doctrine means that employers can fire employees at any time, for any reason, without needing to provide justification. Similarly, employees can leave their jobs at any time without giving notice.
I am writing to inform you of my resignation from my position at (Company Name), effective immediately. Due to personal reasons, I am unable to continue working and will not be returning to the office.
Send an email via work email that you quit effective immediately at the end of the day. Enter the day, date and time. Include the address you wish your final paycheck to be mailed to (if paper copy) or for your W2 to be sent. Blind Copy your home email. This will help with your records.
Washington is an at-will employment state, which means that employers can fire employees for any reason or no reason at all, as long as they are not violating any employment laws. This also means that employees can resign from their jobs at any time, for any reason or no reason at all.
It's perfectly legal to quit without notice in the USA. You would likely be coded as ineligible for rehire in the old employer's HR system. You also are unlikely to get a good reference (but smart employers don't permit references good or bad). Of course, with any voluntary quit, you can't get unemployment insurance.
You don't need to specify your reasons. Simply stating that you're leaving for personal reasons is enough. If you are still iffy about it, then… Simply write that you're leaving for “personal reasons” after stating your intent to resign and your last day of employment with the company.
You can resign for any reason you like, and you are under no obligation to disclose the reason.
Complete the Heading. Write a Formal Salutation. Make a Statement of Resignation. State Your Last Day of Employment. Mention You're Resigning Due to Personal Reasons. Show Your Gratitude to the Company. Personalize Your Letter. Highlight the Next Steps.
It's acceptable to say you're resigning “for personal reasons.” A few words of thanks — Even the most trying jobs have their bright spots. While gratitude isn't mandatory, this is an excellent time to take the high road and extend a thank-you to the organization.