Accept the resignation Be direct and to the point and, in the first sentence, acknowledge the receipt of their letter of resignation and formally accept it. Depending on the employee and the circumstances of their departure, you may want to add your regrets about their decision in the first paragraph.
Offer them your heartiest congratulations and wish them all the best for the future! If they have been with the company for a long time, it can be appropriate and appreciated to have everyone write in a card wishing them all the best for their future endeavours.
Dear Employee Name, We want to formally acknowledge and accept your decision to resign from your position as Position at Company Name. While we are saddened by your decision to leave, we understand and fully support your decision to prioritize family responsibilities.
The purpose of this letter is to acknowledge receipt and acceptance of the attached written voluntary resignation of date which you hand-delivered / mailed / emailed to name, title, at time. Based upon this letter, your resignation is effective date at time.
Dear (Recipient's Name), I am writing to inform you of my immediate resignation from my position at (Company Name). After careful consideration, I have decided that it is in my best interest to conclude my employment with (Company Name) effective immediately.
Your response should include an acknowledgment of the resignation, the confirmation of the last working day, any necessary steps for the transition, and well-wishes for the employee's future endeavors. Also, encourage the employee to stay in touch.
It's common courtesy to give your employer at least two weeks' notice of your resignation, but sometimes that's not an option. There are many circumstances that may warrant an immediate resignation. Perhaps you're dealing with a hostile or unsafe work environment that's jeopardizing your mental or physical health.
Criminal acts by the employer If an employer or their representative commits a crime or offense—such as physical assault, theft, or threats of harm—against an employee or any of their immediate family members, the employee can file for immediate resignation under DOLE.
Resignation with immediate effect occurs when an employee informs their employer that they are leaving their role without providing the notice period required by their contract. It is an unusual situation and can have significant implications for both the employee and the employer.
Example: Thank you for submitting your resignation letter on June 23rd 2022. In the meantime, I have carefully read and understood it. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge that I have both received and accepted your resignation. I wish you all the best in your future endeavours.