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Model documents and policies

Downloadable and customisable documents relating to resignation. For more information see the employment law pages.

Garden leave letter

Garden leave letter

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This letter explains the employee's obligations to the organisation while they are on garden leave and when the garden leave starts.
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Letter accepting retraction of resignation after formal acceptance

Letter accepting retraction of resignation after formal acceptance

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This letter should be sent to employees in the event that a retraction of a resignation has been formally accepted. The letter outlines the reasons for the retraction and confirms that the employee will remain in employment.

Letter responding to resignation letter containing grievance issues

Letter responding to resignation letter containing grievance issues

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This letter offers an employee who has submitted a resignation letter containing grievance issues the opportunity to have the issues addressed. The letter states that an informal chat or formal grievance meeting can be arranged but also outlines that if the employee does not wish to address the issues then a separate letter confirming the arrangements for their resignation period will be sent.

Letter to an employee who has resigned in the heat of an argument

Letter to an employee who has resigned in the heat of an argument

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For employees who resign in the heat of the moment, this letter gives them an oportunity to discuss the reason(s) at a grievance meeting. If they do not respond to this invitation they are considered to have resigned and their P45 and final payments are processed.

Resignation policy

Resignation policy

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This policy details the process to be followed by an employee who wishes to resign and gives guidance for managers on the issues to consider before the resignation takes effect. The policy covers giving notice, pay in lieu of notice, garden leave, restrictive covenants, managing holiday during the notice period and the completion and handover of work.

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Letter to an employee who has resigned in the heat of the moment following poor mental health

Letter to an employee who has resigned in the heat of the moment following poor mental health

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For an employees who has resigned in the heat of the moment following a period of poor mental health, this letter asks them to arrange a meeting to confirm their intention and to discuss the workplace support which is available. The letter confirms that their resignation will be processed if the employee does not respond to this letter.  

Letter concluding resignation following period of absence without leave by short service employee

Letter concluding resignation following period of absence without leave by short service employee

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Use this letter to conclude the resignation of an employee, who does not have two years' service at the date of concluded resignation, following a period of unauthorised absence. The letter outlines the attempts the organisation has made to contact the employee and confirms arrangements for final payment.

Letter to employee after asking them to reconsider resignation and no response – acceptance of resignation

Letter to employee after asking them to reconsider resignation and no response – acceptance of resignation

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This letter can be used after asking an employee to reconsider their resignation, where they have resigned raising an issues or grievance, if no response is recieved.