Resignation Letter in Colorado
A simple resignation letter you can adapt for immediate resignation or a longer notice period. Your state's final-paycheck and PTO-payout rules are shown below.
What Colorado law says
| Final paycheck if you quit | By the next regular payday. |
|---|---|
| Unused vacation / PTO payout | Yes. Earned, unused vacation pay (including PTO that can be used for vacation) must be paid when employment ends for any reason, whether the employee is fired or quits. Policies that forfeit earned vacation are void. Sick leave or other leave limited to specific needs does not have to be paid out. |
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[today's date]
Dear [manager's name],
I am resigning from my position as [job title] at [company name], effective [last day of work].
[Optional: one sentence on why you are leaving, or thanks.]
I will return company property, including [laptop, badge, keys], by [return date].
Please send my final paycheck and any wages owed to [mailing address or direct deposit], and tell me about continuing my benefits.
Sincerely,
[your name] [phone or personal email]
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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.