Document background
This 4 Weeks Notice Resignation letter is designed for use in employment relationships governed by German law, where statutory notice periods and formal requirements must be strictly observed. The document is typically used when an employee wishes to voluntarily terminate their employment contract while adhering to the standard notice period prescribed by German labor law. It must be provided in written form (electronic form is explicitly excluded by BGB §623) and should clearly state the intention to resign, specify the notice period, and calculate the final working day. The letter serves as formal documentation of the employment termination and triggers various legal obligations, including the employer's duty to provide a reference letter (Arbeitszeugnis). This document type is particularly relevant in standard employment relationships where no extended notice periods have been contractually agreed upon.
