Resignation Letter in District of Columbia
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 District of Columbia law says
| Final paycheck if you quit | By the next regular payday or within 7 days after quitting, whichever is earlier (for employees without a written contract longer than 30 days). Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: D.C. Code § 32-1303(2) |
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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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