Louisiana 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 Louisiana.
Louisiana rules that affect this form
| Final pay when an employee quits | By the next regular payday for the pay cycle in which the employee resigned, or within 15 days, whichever comes first. |
|---|---|
| Unused vacation / PTO at separation | Required for vacation the employee has earned and is eligible to take under the employer's policy. Earned vacation cannot be forfeited at separation (La. R.S. 23:631(D)). |
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 Louisiana resignation acknowledgment form?
Louisiana does not publish one required resignation acknowledgment for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Louisiana rules on this page.
When is a final paycheck due in Louisiana?
If the employer ends employment: By the next regular payday or within 15 days of discharge, whichever comes first. If the employee quits: By the next regular payday for the pay cycle in which the employee resigned, or within 15 days, whichever comes first.
Does Louisiana require paying out unused vacation?
Required for vacation the employee has earned and is eligible to take under the employer's policy. Earned vacation cannot be forfeited at separation (La. R.S. 23:631(D)).
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