Get StartedThe Employment Resignation Letter is a letter written from an employee to an employer to provide notice of the employee's pending resignation. The letter also gives you the option of explaining your reasons for leaving the position. Whenever possible, it is recommended that you leave the employment relationship on good terms with the employer. This is often accomplished by giving the proper amount of notice, and by not citing a reason which will create animosity or hostility. If you wish to pursue a claim against the employer, it is recommended that you briefly explain the reason for leaving, as that reason may become important in later unemployment compensation disputes or claims against the employer based on illegal discrimination.