Resignation Letter in South Carolina
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 South Carolina law says
| Final paycheck if you quit | Same as when fired: within 48 hours or by the next regular payday, not more than 30 days later. The law applies when an employee is separated for any reason. Source: S.C. Code § 41-10-50 |
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| Unused vacation / PTO payout | Depends on the employer's policy. State law does not require paid vacation or sick time, but an employer that offers it must give employees notice of the policy and follow it. Source: S.C. Code § 41-10-30; LLR FAQ |
| At-will employment and exceptions | South Carolina is an at-will state: employees may be fired for a good reason, a bad reason or no reason, and may quit without notice. Firing for an illegal reason, such as discrimination based on race, color, age, sex, disability, national origin or religion, is not allowed. Source: LLR Wages and Child Labor FAQ |
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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.