2 Weeks Notice Form

Resigning is easier with the right words. Enter your details, your manager’s name and the date you are handing in notice, and the form writes a clear, polite two weeks’ notice letter with your last working day worked out for you. Choose a tone, add a reason if you want to, and copy, print or download the letter.

What a two weeks’ notice letter should include

Keep it short — usually under 200 words. A resignation letter is a formal record, not the place for complaints or long explanations.

How the last day is calculated

Two weeks’ notice usually means your last day is two weeks after the day you give notice. The form offers two common interpretations: exactly 14 calendar days later, or the Friday at the end of the second week (useful for Monday–Friday jobs). If your contract, employee handbook or local law sets a different notice period, choose your own date instead. When in doubt, ask HR which day your notice period ends.

Is two weeks’ notice required?

In the United States most jobs are “at-will”, and two weeks’ notice is a professional courtesy rather than a legal requirement — unless your employment contract or a union agreement says otherwise. In many other countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia and much of Europe, statutory or contractual notice periods apply and can be longer than two weeks, especially for senior roles. Check your contract before you resign.

How to resign professionally

1. Tell your manager in person or on a call first, if possible.
2. Hand over or email the letter on the same day.
3. Keep your explanation brief and positive.
4. Agree a handover plan: priorities, documentation, who takes over what.
5. Return company property and ask about final pay, unused holiday and benefits.
6. Stay professional to the last day — references often depend on it.

Choosing a tone

• Formal — suits most workplaces and anyone unsure what to write.
• Warm — good when you have a positive relationship with your manager and team.
• Brief — just the facts; useful for short-term roles or difficult situations.

Should you give a reason?

You don’t have to. A short, positive reason — relocating, returning to study, a new opportunity — can help the conversation, but you are not obliged to name your new employer or explain why you are leaving. Avoid criticising colleagues, pay or management in the letter; if you want to give feedback, an exit interview is a better place.

Worked example

Jordan hands in notice on Monday 5 October. Choosing “14 calendar days later” sets the last day as Monday 19 October; “Friday of the second week” sets Friday 16 October. With the formal tone and handover offer ticked, the letter is about 120 words, addressed to Jordan’s manager, and ready to print and sign.

What to do on your last day

• Hand over any remaining work and confirm your handover notes are saved where the team can find them.
• Return equipment, keys, badges and company cards, and get confirmation.
• Say thank you to colleagues who helped you; a short goodbye message is enough.
• Update your personal contact details with HR for payslips and tax forms.
• Keep copies of your contract, payslips and any reference letters.

If your employer asks you to leave early

Some employers accept a resignation and ask the employee to finish immediately, or to stay at home for the notice period (sometimes called garden leave). Whether you are paid for the notice period depends on your contract and local law. If this happens, ask for the decision in writing and check your final pay carefully.

Sending by email

If you resign by email, use a clear subject such as “Resignation — Jordan Lee”, paste the letter into the body, and attach a signed PDF if your employer requests one. Send it to your manager and copy HR only if that is normal practice at your workplace.

Privacy and disclaimer

The form runs in your browser and nothing is stored or sent. This is general information, not legal advice; notice periods and final pay rules depend on your contract and local law.