Resignation
Definition
A voluntary separation initiated by the employee.
What is a Resignation?
It’s when an employee voluntarily chooses to leave their role. Employers must handle offboarding professionally and legally, including final pay, benefits transition, and exit interviews.
How Does Resignation Impact Employers?
- Affects team morale, productivity, and knowledge transfer
- Mishandled resignations can lead to legal disputes
- Missed opportunities for feedback if exit interviews are skipped
- Can influence employer brand, especially if shared publicly by the departing employee
FAQs
Is written notice required for an employee to resign?
Not always by law, but it is a best practice. Some states or contracts may require a specific notice period (e.g., two weeks).
What are the employer’s obligations after a resignation?
Employers must issue final pay per state law, process benefits transitions (like COBRA), and conduct an exit interview if applicable.
Should a resignation be documented?
Absolutely. Employers should keep written confirmation, including the resignation letter or a documented record of verbal notice.
How ExtensisHR Can Help
We support employee exits by:
- Guiding compliant offboarding processes
- Managing COBRA and benefits transitions
- Providing resignation documentation and checklists
- Offering exit interview templates