Document background
The Letter of Withdrawal of Resignation is a crucial document in U.S. employment practices that allows employees to formally request the cancellation of their previously submitted resignation. This document becomes necessary when an employee reconsiders their decision to leave their position and wishes to maintain their employment relationship with the organization. The letter should be submitted as soon as possible after the decision to withdraw the resignation, ideally before the original resignation takes effect. It must comply with federal and state employment laws, including considerations of at-will employment doctrine. The document typically includes the date of the original resignation, the reason for withdrawal, and a clear statement of intent to continue employment. While employers are not obligated to accept a withdrawal of resignation under U.S. law, this formal request provides a professional means of communicating the employee's changed decision and initiating a discussion about continuing the employment relationship.
