Resignation letter – free template (US)

Most U.S. jobs are "at will": you can leave at any time, but two weeks' notice is customary. Check your contract or employee handbook. Your state decides how quickly your final paycheck must be paid and whether unused vacation must be paid out.

Legal basis: At-will employment under state law; state final-pay laws (for example Cal. Lab. Code §§ 202–203; Tex. Lab. Code § 61.014) · Legal position: October 2026

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Maria Gonzalez
1820 Oak Street, Apt 4, Austin, TX 78701
[email protected]

October 31, 2026

Lone Star Web Studio LLC
600 Congress Ave, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78701

Resignation

Dear Ms. Jennifer Clark:

Please accept this letter as notice of my resignation from my position as Web developer. My last day of work will be November 14, 2026.

Please let me know when and how I will receive my final paycheck, including payment for any unused vacation time where applicable, and information about continuing my health coverage (COBRA) and my retirement account.

Thank you for the opportunities I have had. I am happy to help with the transition during my remaining time.

Sincerely,

Maria Gonzalez

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Created with Pflichtblatt (pflichtblatt.com). General guidance under the law of the United States and the state you selected, legal position as of October 2026. Not legal advice. Please check that it is up to date and fits your situation.

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What does “At-will employment” mean?

Most US jobs are "at will": either side can end the job at any time for any lawful reason. Two weeks' notice is customary but usually not required. Your state decides when the final paycheck is due.

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