Resignation Letter in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin law says
| Final paycheck if you quit | Same as when fired: by the next regular payday, or within 31 days, whichever is earlier. Source: Wis. Stat. § 109.03(2) |
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| Unused vacation / PTO payout | Not required by statute. DWD can pursue claims for vacation pay and similar benefits when they were agreed between employer and employee or provided under the employer's established policy. Source: Wis. Stat. ch. 109 |
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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.