New York 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 New York.
New York rules that affect this form
| Final pay when an employee quits | By the next regular payday for the pay period; mailed if the employee requests. |
|---|---|
| Unused vacation / PTO at separation | Depends on the employer's written policy: if the policy does not clearly provide for forfeiture of unused vacation, accrued vacation is generally owed at separation. Use-it-or-lose-it is allowed with prior written notice. Verify |
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 New York resignation acknowledgment form?
New York does not publish one required resignation acknowledgment for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the New York rules on this page.
When is a final paycheck due in New York?
If the employer ends employment: By the next regular payday for the pay period; mailed if the employee requests. If the employee quits: By the next regular payday for the pay period; mailed if the employee requests.
Does New York require paying out unused vacation?
Depends on the employer's written policy: if the policy does not clearly provide for forfeiture of unused vacation, accrued vacation is generally owed at separation. Use-it-or-lose-it is allowed with prior written notice.
Other New York forms
Resignation Acknowledgment by state
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