Resignation Letter in West Virginia
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 West Virginia law says
| Final paycheck if you quit | On or before the next regular payday, the same as when fired. Source: W. Va. Code § 21-5-4(b) |
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| Unused vacation / PTO payout | Depends on the employer's written policy or agreement. Employers must tell employees in writing (or by posted notice) their policies on vacation pay, sick leave and similar matters, and fringe benefits due under an agreement must be paid according to its terms. |
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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.