Document background
The 2 Week Notice Letter is a fundamental document in German employment relationships, used by employees to formally notify their employer of their intention to terminate their employment. Under German law (particularly BGB §623), employment terminations must be in written form, with electronic formats explicitly excluded. This document typically includes the employee's personal information, employer details, clear resignation statement, last working day calculation, and may address transition arrangements or requests for employment references (Arbeitszeugnis). The two-week notice period applies to many standard employment relationships, though actual notice periods may vary based on employment contracts and length of service. This document serves as legal proof of resignation and initiates the formal termination process.
