UK resignation letter (notice period)
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[Your name]
[Your address]
[Postcode]
[Date]

[Manager name]
[Employer name]
[Employer address]

Resignation — notice under my contract / Employment Rights Act 1996 s.86

Dear [Manager name],

I am writing to resign from my role as [job title] with [employer name].

I have been continuously employed since [start date]. My contract requires [X weeks/months]’ notice. The statutory minimum I must give after one month’s service is one week. I am giving [the longer period]’ notice.

My last working day will therefore be [date].

Please confirm:
 - the last working day and any remaining shifts or handover
 - whether I am required to work my notice, take garden leave, or will receive pay in lieu of notice
 - accrued but unused holiday that will be paid in my final wages
 - how and when I will receive my P45, final payslip, and pension information

I will return [laptop / pass / keys / phone] on [date or last day]. Please confirm the address or person I should hand them to.

Yours sincerely,

[Your signature]
[Your printed name]
[Employee number if you have one]


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