Resignation Letter in Georgia
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 Georgia law says
| Final paycheck if you quit | If an employer refuses to pay final wages after an employee quits, the Georgia Department of Labor points workers to two options: file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division or file a wage claim in the Magistrate Court (small claims) in the employer's county. |
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| Unused vacation / PTO payout | No state requirement. Neither federal nor Georgia law requires employers to provide vacation, sick or personal leave; payout depends on the employer's policy or agreement. |
| At-will employment and exceptions | Georgia is an at-will state: unless there is a contract for a specific length of service, either the employee or employer can end the job at any time, with or without cause, except for illegal discrimination. Georgia is also a right-to-work state, so a worker cannot be fired for refusing to join or pay a union. |
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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.