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Our Resignation Acceptance with Garden Leave Letter template confirms an employee's resignation while outlining the garden leave terms, ensuring a clear understanding.
[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
I am referring to your [letter of] resignation [of/on] [date]. While we are naturally disappointed by your decision, I confirm that I accept your resignation on behalf of [Company].
Your last day of work will be [termination date]. However, rather than you working out your notice period, we have decided to place you on garden leave beginning [date] in accordance with [clause number] of your employment contract.
This means you will continue to receive full pay and benefits (with the exception of benefits provided to enable you to do your job, such as a work mobile phone or company car) as usual, and you will be bound by all of the obligations and restrictions set out
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Explore the Resignation templates toolkitA resignation acceptance letter with garden leave is a formal written communication from an employer to an employee, accepting their resignation and informing them that they will be placed on garden leave for a specified period of time.
The resignation acceptance letter with garden leave typically confirms the effective date of the employee's resignation, outlines the terms and conditions of their garden leave, and provides details about their final pay, any outstanding benefits, and other relevant information.
The letter may also include information about the employee's obligations during garden leave, such as their duty to maintain confidentiality and to comply with any non-compete or non-solicitation agreements.
Overall, a resignation acceptance letter with garden leave is an important document that formalises the terms of an employee's departure and helps to protect the employer's interests during the transition period.
Related HR resources and workflow
Explore the HR resources that may be relevant before and / or after using the Resignation acceptance with garden leave letter, helping you understand the wider process, maintain appropriate documentation and follow a consistent approach.
Our Guide to Managing an Employee Resignation offers step-by-step instructions for a smooth transition, ensuring professionalism and maintaining positive relationships.
Our Exit Interview Meeting Invitation Letter template streamlines the process, ensuring a smooth and professional communication with departing employees.
Garden leave is a period of time where an employee is asked to stay away from work, while still remaining an employee and receiving their salary and benefits. During this time, the employee may be required to comply with certain restrictions, such as not working for a competitor, contacting clients or suppliers, or sharing confidential information.
Generally, an employee has the right to resign from their job at any time and for any reason, and an employer cannot legally refuse their resignation.
However, there may be some circumstances where an employer may want to ask the employee to reconsider their resignation. For example, if the employee has unique skills or knowledge that are critical to the organisation and difficult to replace, the employer may try to negotiate with the employee to stay on for a longer period of time, or offer alternative incentives such as a promotion, increased pay, or better working conditions.
Generally an employee will have a statutory obligation to provide a notice period before resigning, and if the employee fails to provide this notice, the employer may be able to take legal action to recover damages caused by the employee's abrupt departure.
Overall, while an employer cannot legally refuse an employee's resignation, they can try to negotiate with the employee or take other actions to minimize the impact of the employee's departure on the organisation.
Unfair dismissal claims can arise from verbal resignation and, as such, you should always request written resignations.
Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.
Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.
Yes, we highlight the areas of the document that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download it instantly. Templates are provided in editable format (such as .doc or .xls) so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.
If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Resignation acceptance with garden leave letter template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
AI can produce a document quickly, but effective HR documentation needs to be more than well-written words. It needs to reflect relevant UK employment law, HR best practice, practical considerations and the circumstances in which it will be used. These resources have been professionally developed around that wider HR context, drawing on extensive practical experience, rather than simply generating a generic document from a prompt.
Darryl Horn, Chartered HR Director
Darryl is a Chartered HR professional with over 25 years' experience in senior HR and employee relations roles.
He has extensive practical experience of managing resignation processes and founded hrdocbox to provide businesses with practical, professionally developed HR resources grounded in UK employment law and best practice.
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