Resignation letter wording help

spit.fire · #1 03-16-2014, 07:31 AM

so far this is what ive got...

This letter is to let you know that I am resigning from ***************** as of March 17th, 2014. To help make sure that there is a smooth transition after I leave, I will gladly stay on for two weeks ending March 31st, 2014 to assist as best I can.

what i need is to make sure its legally loop hole proof it so that they cant just say see ya on march 17th and not pay me for the 2 weeks

tbh im hoping they will just say see ya on march 17th so i can get paid for the two weeks of not working

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #2 03-16-2014, 08:26 AM

Actually I think you want to put down that this is your two weeks notice, not that you are resigning as of March 17th. Giving two weeks notice will be better if you hope to get a good reference letter.

Proteus · #3 03-16-2014, 11:32 AM

+1 on two weeks notice

I was fired after giving two.weeks notice and was paid out

toxic111 · #4 03-16-2014, 03:12 PM

What you have is pretty close to what I have used in the past.

If they want to let you go right away, they have to pay you the 2 weeks anyway.

If you have been with the company for many years you may want to give more notice as well.

It may be worth to google the alberta labour standards to see what they suggest as well.

jtbadco · #5 03-16-2014, 03:15 PM

I agree. I'd say 'As of March 17, 2014, I am giving two weeks notice of my resignation from XXXXX.'

The Guy · #6 03-16-2014, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

Actually I think you want to put down that this is your two weeks notice, not that you are resigning as of March 17th. Giving two weeks notice will be better if you hope to get a good reference letter.

+1 to this statement for sure, good luck Tyler.

jtbadco · #7 03-16-2014, 06:16 PM

What vulgarity did Canreef censor? I think those ***** are just the OP not wanting to mention the name of the company. Unless I missed something else.

Reef_Geek · #8 03-16-2014, 09:51 PM

Google search "resignation template"

Here's one result http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resign...gnationlet.htm

Best of luck. BTW, that's solid advice from Reef_Pilot

spit.fire · #9 03-16-2014, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtbadco

What vulgarity did Canreef censor? I think those ***** are just the OP not wanting to mention the name of the company. Unless I missed something else.

Its the company name, i *****'d it out lol

As far as them firing me it has nothing to do with anything i did or they did, its just what they have a reputation of doing. The main reason i ask is that I know they dont want me to leave and i am going to a competing company when i leave. I have every intention of giving 2 weeks notice tho, my concern is them finding a way out of paying severance if they tell me i dont need to stay the 2 weeks

Reef_Geek · #10 03-16-2014, 10:29 PM

If you are worried about being let go on the spot without pay, you should first research to make sure you know your rights as per your provincial labour regulations.

Here's BC's
https://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/fac...ermination.pdf

Note, however, if you quit, you are not entitled to any additional compensation. Example, "I quit, right now, today." So be clear that you are not quitting as of March 17th, but that you are giving your 2 weeks' notice to resign effective March 31 (or March 28, if that's your intention) as your last date of employment. And date the letter under your signature as March 17.

So if they choose to terminate you ahead of your resignation, they will have to follow the provincial labour regulations (notice period, or corresponding compensation as per your tenure there).