Letter of Resignation

A letter of resignation is written to announce to human resources, superiors, and co-workers an employee's intent to leave his or her current position.

A resignation letter not only describes the employee's intent to leave, but also provide information about the last day worked and other details. This makes the transition easier for both employer and employee. Often, resignation letters will also offer to help in the transition, whether it is recruiting or training the new replacement. In this way, both the employee and the employer can leave the situation with closure and a sense of respect and amicability. In order to maintain a positive and graceful exit, a letter of resignation often thanks the employer for the opportunities provided and mention experiences gained at the company or how the employee enjoyed their time there, all of which is covered in this letter.

Finally, a polished and professional resignation letter increases the chance of the employer making a positive reference, and also serves official notice of the termination of employment with the company.

How to use this document?

This document may be used once the employee has decided to leave his or her current position. It is polite to send this letter out well in advance, or as required by contract or by the law.

The document will ensure that you provide the necessary and relevant details to produce a formal, yet amicable, resignation letter.

Applicable Law

In Canada, there are no specific laws mandating the contents of a letter of resignation. However, employment laws fall under federal or provincial jurisdiction.

For certain works and undertakings within exclusive federal constitutional jurisdiction, such as shipping, railways, broadcasting, airlines, and banks, federal employment laws apply. On the other hand, many employment relationships fall under provincial jurisdiction and are governed by the employment laws of the respective province where the employment is located.

It is important to be aware of the applicable federal or provincial laws when dealing with matters related to employment and resignation letters in Canada.

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