Document background
An Exit Letter From Employee To Employer is a crucial document in New Zealand's employment landscape, used when an employee decides to terminate their employment relationship. This document must comply with New Zealand's Employment Relations Act 2000 and related employment legislation, while addressing contractual notice periods specified in the employee's employment agreement. The letter serves multiple purposes: it formally communicates the employee's intention to resign, establishes the notice period and last working day, demonstrates professional courtesy, and creates a written record of the resignation. It should be used whenever an employee wishes to voluntarily terminate their employment, regardless of the reason for departure, and typically includes information about transition arrangements, return of company property, and final administrative matters.
