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UK Resignation Letter Template — Based on Official ACAS Guidance
Generate a professionally formatted resignation letter in 60 seconds. Compliant with UK employment law standards.
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PDF formatted to UK business-letter convention, based on the official ACAS template.
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- Professionally formatted PDF based on the official ACAS template
- Includes UK-specific delivery guidance (email, post, in-person)
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- 1Answer a short questionnaire — about 2 minutes.
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Based on official sources
The template references the following legal provisions:
- Employment Rights Act 1996, s.86
Sets statutory minimum notice periods. For employees: 1 week minimum after 1 month of continuous service, irrespective of total tenure.
And the following recognised bodies and portals:
- ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service)
UK workplace advisory body. Provides the official reference template for resignation letters.
- GOV.UK — Handing in your notice
Government guidance on resignation procedure
Frequently asked questions
Is this letter legally binding?
A resignation letter in the UK is not strictly required by law — resignation can be verbal, by email, or in writing. However, written notice is strongly recommended as it creates a clear record of when notice was given and what was agreed. Your contractual notice period applies regardless of the letter format.
Do I have to give a reason?
No. Best practice is to keep the letter brief and professional. Reasons can be discussed in an exit interview.
Can I send it by email?
Yes. Email is legally valid in the UK. Many employers accept resignation by email; attaching the PDF version provides a more formal record.
What if my employer offers PILON or garden leave?
PILON (Payment in Lieu of Notice) means you stop working immediately but receive pay covering your notice period. Garden leave means you remain employed and paid but do not attend work. Both are options your employer may offer in response to your resignation — request confirmation in writing.
Guides
Practical reading on resigning in the UK.
- How to hand in your notice in the UK (with template)A practical step-by-step on handing in your resignation in the UK — notice periods, what to write, delivery options, and what to do after.
- How long is the UK notice period? Statutory vs contractualHow long is your UK notice period? A practical breakdown of statutory minimums under the Employment Rights Act 1996, contractual norms, and senior-role rules.
- Garden leave, PILON or working notice: what's the difference?Working notice, garden leave or PILON? A clear UK breakdown of how each works, the tax treatment of PILON, holiday accrual, and restrictive covenants.
- Constructive dismissal vs resignation: which path is right?Feeling forced out of your UK job? Read this before resigning. A plain-language overview of constructive dismissal, the risks, the deadlines, and when to get a solicitor.
- 5 resignation letter mistakes to avoid in the UKFive common UK resignation letter mistakes, with corrected examples. Quick sanity-check before you send: tone, dates, notice maths, recipients and references.
- What to do after handing in your notice (UK)A practical UK post-resignation checklist: handover, holiday pay, references, company property, exit interviews, P45/P60 timing and your final payslip.
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This service generates a customisable resignation letter template. It is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. For complex situations, consult ACAS (acas.org.uk) or a qualified employment solicitor.