Document background
The Tender Letter of Resignation is a crucial document in German employment law, used when an employee wishes to formally terminate their employment relationship. It must strictly comply with German legal requirements, particularly the written form requirement under § 623 BGB, and cannot be submitted electronically. The letter serves multiple purposes: it officially documents the employee's intention to leave, triggers the notice period calculation, and initiates the employment termination process. The document should be crafted carefully to maintain professional relationships while ensuring legal compliance, typically including the termination declaration, notice period adherence, and last working day specification. Understanding local jurisdiction requirements is essential, as German labor law has specific provisions regarding notice periods, formal requirements, and employee rights during the termination process.
