Two Weeks' Notice Letter
A short, professional resignation letter giving two weeks' notice. Most jobs are at-will, so notice is a courtesy unless a contract requires it — but your state sets when your final paycheck is due (below).
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[today's date]
Dear [manager's name],
Please accept this letter as my formal notice of resignation from my position as [job title] at [company name]. My last day of work will be [last day, two weeks from today].
Thank you for the opportunities I have had here. I am glad to help with the transition, including [handover tasks].
Please let me know where my final paycheck and any required payout of unused vacation will be sent: [mailing address or direct deposit].
Sincerely,
[your name]
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.