"Failure to give a two week notice will result in your final paycheck being paid out at minimum wage. " This is illegal right?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. You want to give at least a two weeks' notice. Giving a two-week notice letter is a professional way to inform your employer that you intend to resign from your current position. Well you can give 4 weeks notice. You'll get paid the full amount as long as you work 4 weeks. Below, we've shared three different templates for two weeks' notice letters that you can customize and use. Federal and state laws leave it largely up to employers and employees to work out what the pay or compensation agreement will be. Be polite and diplomatic.