Resignation Letter in Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island law says
| Final paycheck if you quit | Due on the next regular payday. Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-14-4 |
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| Unused vacation / PTO payout | Yes, after one year of service. Employers do not have to offer paid vacation, but if they do, an employee who leaves after completing at least one year must be paid accrued vacation (in full or prorated under the employer's policy or agreement) on the next regular payday. Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-14-4 |
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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.