Resignation Letter in Maine
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 Maine law says
| Final paycheck if you quit | Full pay is due no later than the employee's next regular payday, whether the employee quits with or without notice. Source: 26 M.R.S. §626 |
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| Unused vacation / PTO payout | Yes, for employers with more than 10 employees: all unused paid vacation accrued under the employer's policy on or after January 1, 2023 must be paid out when employment ends. Vacation pay has the same status as earned wages. Public employers are exempt, and a union contract that addresses vacation payout takes priority. Source: 26 M.R.S. §626 |
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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.