Resignation Letter
A resignation letter for an employee in the Republic of Ireland, built around the notice rules in the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973. Section 6 of that Act requires an employee with thirteen weeks' continuous service to give the employer one week's notice — a flat week that does not climb with service, unlike the employer's ladder in section 4(2) — while any longer period in your contract binds you as a matter of contract. The letter sets the last working day, records the untaken annual leave that section 23 of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 requires to be paid on cesser and the extra day's pay due where you leave in the week before a public holiday, asks for the P45 information and a reference, and, where you are leaving because of how you have been treated, records that fact in the terms section 1 of the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977 uses for constructive dismissal without conceding anything.
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What you'll be asked
01You and the employer
Your full name · Your address · Your PPS number · Employer name · Who is the letter addressed to? · Employer address · Your job title · Date of this letter
02Service and notice
Date you started with this employer · How long have you been continuously employed? · What notice does your contract require you to give? · What notice are you giving? · Your proposed last working day · Has the employer already agreed to a shorter notice period?
03Reason, and what you are owed
Reason for leaving · What has happened · Have you raised a formal grievance about it? · Days of annual leave you have accrued but not taken · Does your last day fall in the week before a public holiday? · Anything else outstanding · Company property to return · Ask for a reference? · Tone
Frequently asked questions
Is this Resignation Letter valid under Irish law?
Yes. This document is drafted for Irish law and adapts to your situation from your answers. It is still a template — for anything high-stakes, have it checked by a qualified professional.
Do I need a lawyer or an account?
No. Answer 23 guided questions, pay once, and download instantly. No account, no subscription.
How long does it take?
About 5 minutes. The questionnaire has 23 questions and the document is assembled as you go.
What formats do I get?
PDF and Word (.docx), downloadable immediately after payment.
Can I edit it afterwards?
Yes. The Word file is fully editable, and you can re-run the questionnaire to generate a new version.