Resignation Letter
Updated 17 October 2025
This template provides a standard resignation letter for an employee to formally notify their employer of their intent to leave their position. It includes placeholders for personal details, notice period, and a request for information regarding accrued holiday and final pay. The letter also offers an optional section for expressing gratitude.
Resignation letter
[your personal address]
[today's date]
[manager's name]
[business or organisation name]
[business address]
Dear [name of manager],
Please accept this as notice of my resignation from the position of [your job title] at [business or organisation name].
Since my notice period is [x weeks/months], I believe my last day will be [date]. Please let me know if that is incorrect.
Please let me know how much accrued holiday and pay I am owed.
(Optional – adapt this for your personal circumstances and relationship) Thank you for the support you have given me during my time at [business or organisation name]. Please let me know if there is anything you need from me before I leave.
Yours sincerely,
[your name]
About this template
What is this template?
Resignation Letter is a free, ready-to-use Employment template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.
When should you use it?
Reach for this Employment template whenever you need a reliable agreement quickly and want to be sure the essentials are covered. It suits individuals, freelancers, startups, and established businesses alike. Instead of paying for a document drafted from scratch, you can start here, tailor the details to your arrangement, and have a polished draft ready in minutes. Always review the final wording against the laws that apply where you live or do business.
What's typically included?
A well-drafted Employment usually sets out the parties involved, the scope of the agreement, and each side's rights and responsibilities. Expect sections covering key terms and definitions, how long the agreement lasts, how it can be ended, and what happens if something goes wrong. This template brings those building blocks together in a sensible order, so you can focus on the specifics rather than worrying about what to include. Open it to read the full document, then sign up to edit, negotiate, and e-sign it directly in GitLaw.