Resignation Acceptance Letter

This Letter can be used to confirm a company's acceptance of an employee's resignation.

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Last updated December 20, 2024

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Resignation Acceptance Letter

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What is a resignation acceptance letter?

A resignation acceptance letter is a formal document sent by an employer to confirm that an employee's resignation has been received and accepted.
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When should you use a resignation acceptance letter?

You should use this letter whenever an employee resigns, to formally acknowledge their decision and clarify the terms of their departure.
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What should be in a resignation acceptance letter?

It should include confirmation of resignation, the employee’s last working day, asset return instructions, final pay details, and acknowledgment of the employee’s contributions.
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Resignation Acceptance Letter
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The Legal Risk Score of a Resignation Acceptance Letter Template is Low

Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:

  • The document lacks specific dates and names, which if not carefully filled out, could lead to uncertainties regarding the effective dates of resignation and the parties involved.
  • The document mentions the return of company assets but does not specify the condition or the exact process for return, which could lead to mismanagement or disputes over asset handling.
  • There is no clear protocol for post-resignation communication or unresolved issues after the employee's departure, which might leave some matters hanging without resolution.

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