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Resigning in the United Kingdom follows specific legal requirements.
UK Notice Period Requirements
By law, the minimum notice period is one week after one month of employment. Your contract will usually specify longer — typically one to three months for professional roles.
Your Legal Rights
- You are entitled to be paid for your full notice period
- You may be placed on garden leave — paid leave during your notice
- You are entitled to any accrued holiday pay
Sample Wording
I am writing to formally notify you of my resignation from my position as [Job Title] at [Company], in accordance with my contractual notice period of [X weeks/months]. My last day will therefore be [Last Day]. I am grateful for the opportunities afforded to me during my employment here.
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