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.
I am writing to formally acknowledge receipt of your resignation notice on date. As you requested, your final day of work at Company Name will be end date. It is with great regret that we see you go. It has been a pleasure working with you these past X years, and we appreciate your contribution to the company.
Yes, a resignation acceptance letter is necessary to ensure legal and administrative compliance, smooth transition, clarity, and professionalism.
Acceptance of a resignation tendered by an employee is necessary to make the resignation effective.
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at common law is that a notice, once validly given, is effective and can neither be "refused" by the employer or "withdrawn" by the employee, without the other's agreement.
You do not have to respond formally when someone tells you they're resigning. But it's good practice to respond in writing. Your response should include: that you've received the employee's resignation.
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.
You do not have to respond formally when someone tells you they're resigning. But it's good practice to respond in writing. Your response should include: that you've received the employee's resignation.
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.
How to reply to a resignation letter. Choose an appropriate format. Accepting a resignation letter in an appropriate format is important. Be clear and formal. Acknowledge receipt and accept the resignation. Show understanding. Express the company's gratitude. Outline the next steps. Keep a copy on file.
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.