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Two Weeks' Notice Letter in Delaware

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 Delaware law says

Final paycheck if you quitBy the later of (1) the next regular payday for the period worked, or (2) three business days after the last day worked.
Re-verified 2026-10-27.
Unused vacation / PTO payoutDepends on the employer's policy or agreement. Vacation pay promised under an agreement must be paid within 30 days after it is due. Employers with more than 3 employees must make their vacation and sick leave policies available to employees in writing or by posted notice.
Re-verified 2026-10-27.

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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.