Two Weeks' Notice Letter in California
A short, professional resignation letter giving two weeks' notice. Most jobs are at-will, so notice is a courtesy unless a contract requires it — but your state sets when your final paycheck is due (below).
What California law says
| Final paycheck if you quit | If the employee gave at least 72 hours' notice, final pay (including accrued vacation) is due on the last day of work. Without 72 hours' notice, it is due within 72 hours after quitting; the employee may ask for it to be mailed. |
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| Unused vacation / PTO payout | Yes. Earned vacation and PTO are wages that cannot be forfeited; all earned, unused vacation or PTO must be paid at the final rate of pay when employment ends, for any reason. 'Use it or lose it' policies are illegal, although a reasonable cap on accrual is allowed. |
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[today's date]
Dear [manager's name],
Please accept this letter as my formal notice of resignation from my position as [job title] at [company name]. My last day of work will be [last day, two weeks from today].
Thank you for the opportunities I have had here. I am glad to help with the transition, including [handover tasks].
Please let me know where my final paycheck and any required payout of unused vacation will be sent: [mailing address or direct deposit].
Sincerely,
[your name]
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.