Putting together a “return of company property letter” (or email) serves as a formal request for the return of those items and outlines the necessary steps and expectations moving forward.
Subject: Acknowledgement of Return of Company Property I, (Employee's Full Name), hereby acknowledge that I have returned all company property and materials in my possession to (Your Company Name) as part of the offboarding process.
If the employer has not formally (in writing) accepted the resignation, the employee could argue that the resignation was never accepted, or that the resignation never happened. The employee could even argue that the resignation was actually a termination and then file for unemployment.
"I am writing to formally demand the immediate return of the following personal property: List the items. These items belong to me, and I expect their prompt return." Specify a reasonable deadline by which you expect the property to be returned. Clearly state the date and time.
Clearly identify both the recipient (former employee) and the sender (company representative). Provide a detailed description of the company property to be returned, including serial numbers, if applicable. Specify deadlines for the property's return to ensure timely retrieval.
If the employer has not formally (in writing) accepted the resignation, the employee could argue that the resignation was never accepted, or that the resignation never happened. The employee could even argue that the resignation was actually a termination and then file for unemployment.
Responding with Professionalism…. Acknowledge the employee's decision. Thank them for their contributions/efforts…. ( ... Ask about the comments/concerns they raised in their resignation: If possible, ask about the reasons behind their resignation in a non-confrontational manner.
It is a common misconception that an employee's notice of resignation is not valid unless it has been "accepted" by the employer. The position at common law is that a notice, once validly given, is effective and can neither be "refused" by the employer or "withdrawn" by the employee, without the other's agreement.
How to respond to a resignation letter Use a formal business letter writing style, State a clear response, Express understanding, Show gratitude, Outline the next steps clearly, and. Wish them well.