Illinois resignation acknowledgment for employers
A resignation acknowledgment confirms you received an employee's resignation and sets out the last day and final pay details. Here is what changes when the employee works in Illinois.
Illinois rules that affect this form
| Final pay when an employee quits | At separation if possible, and no later than the next regularly scheduled payday. |
|---|---|
| Unused vacation / PTO at separation | Required. Earned, unused vacation must be paid at the final rate, and policies cannot forfeit earned vacation at separation (except under a collective bargaining agreement). |
What to include
- Date the resignation was received and the employee's last working day
- Whether you will accept the notice period or end employment earlier
- When and how the final paycheck will be paid
- How unused PTO will be handled
- Return of company property and next steps for benefits
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Illinois resignation acknowledgment form?
Illinois does not publish one required resignation acknowledgment for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Illinois rules on this page.
When is a final paycheck due in Illinois?
If the employer ends employment: At separation if possible, and no later than the next regularly scheduled payday. If the employee quits: At separation if possible, and no later than the next regularly scheduled payday.
Does Illinois require paying out unused vacation?
Required. Earned, unused vacation must be paid at the final rate, and policies cannot forfeit earned vacation at separation (except under a collective bargaining agreement).
Other Illinois forms
Resignation Acknowledgment by state
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