Lettre de Demission — Resigning in France

In France, a lettre de demission must follow specific legal requirements to be valid and protect your rights.

French Notice Periods

• Employees (non-cadre): typically 1 month
• Cadre (managerial): typically 3 months

How to Send Your Letter

Send by recorded delivery with acknowledgement of receipt. This creates a legal record of when your notice period began.

Key Legal Points

• Your notice period begins when your employer receives your letter
• You are entitled to your full salary during the notice period
• Resigning voluntarily generally means you are not entitled to unemployment benefits