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.
The resignation of an employee must be handled with care. It is important for departing employees to continue to have a positive opinion of the business and management. Thus, your resignation acceptance letter must be professional and well-formatted.
An employer cannot refuse to accept someone's resignation and they must follow certain procedures. When a member of staff resigns you must: get them to confirm their resignation in writing. tell them what their notice period is.
Acceptance of a resignation tendered by an employee is necessary to make the resignation effective.
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at common law is that a notice, once validly given, is effective and can neither be "refused" by the employer or "withdrawn" by the employee, without the other's agreement.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.
The items you include are: A clear statement that expresses your intention to resign. Provide the proper amount of notice. Offer a transition plan. A short explanation about why you're leaving. A polite expression of gratitude. A statement about your immediate departure from the company. Criticism of your colleagues.
Maintain a Professional Tone: Keep the letter formal and respectful, even if your relationship with the employee was informal. Avoid negativity or gossip. Acknowledge the Resignation: Clearly state that you are acknowledging receipt of their resignation letter and formally accepting their decision to leave.
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.