Maryland 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 Maryland.
Maryland rules that affect this form
| Final pay when an employee quits | By the next regular payday, same as termination. |
|---|---|
| Unused vacation / PTO at separation | Required unless the employer has a written policy limiting payout, notified the employee of it at hiring, and the policy does not entitle payout at termination. |
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 Maryland resignation acknowledgment form?
Maryland does not publish one required resignation acknowledgment for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Maryland rules on this page.
When is a final paycheck due in Maryland?
If the employer ends employment: By the next regular payday (the date wages would have been paid had employment continued). If the employee quits: By the next regular payday, same as termination.
Does Maryland require paying out unused vacation?
Required unless the employer has a written policy limiting payout, notified the employee of it at hiring, and the policy does not entitle payout at termination.
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