In some cases, it might be best to accept the resignation and send the employee home immediately. This might be necessary if you're concerned about the impact on the workplace or if the employee could be a disruptive presence.
Acceptance of a resignation tendered by an employee is necessary to make the resignation effective.
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.
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.
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at common law is that a notice, once validly given, is effective and can neither be "refused" by the employer or "withdrawn" by the employee, without the other's agreement.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.
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.
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.
Dear Employer's Name, Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from my position as Your Job Title with Company Name. My last day of work will be Date of Your Last Day.