Resignation Letter Template After Maternity
Leave

Using a resignation letter template after maternity leave can help women who are unsure how to tell their employer that they plan to stay at home with their baby.

A resignation letter is in order if you plan to leave your job after having a baby

Having a baby is a life changing experience. Every woman will attest to that. For many of those women, returning to work after maternity leave ends is a stressful and sad time. Making the decision to quit working after maternity leave is one that should be taken under careful consideration.

Although it may be tempting to turn in a letter while still on maternity leave, women who are unsure about returning should try to give it a good shot. A good way to figure out if becoming a stay at home mom will work financially, and to give oneself time to settle back into a work routine with a new schedule, is to try it out for a few months. During these months, save every paycheck to see if the family can live on one income. Additionally, once the initial sadness of leaving the baby has dissipated, women may find themselves happy to be back at work and that their child is thriving in daycare.

Working out a part-time or telecommuting schedule may also be a good solution for women who are unsure about returning to work. If other people in the company have positions like this, it could be the perfect compromise between staying at home and being a working mother.

Some women may still want to resign shortly after returning to work. Regardless of the reason for quitting, it should be handled as professionally as possible. In these cases, use a resignation letter template after maternity leave can help make the transition as easy as possible.

While a letter is a formal way to let the boss or human resources know of your plans, it is also courteous to discuss the resignation with the boss in person. The letter could be handed to him/her at the time of the meeting. LoveToKnow has written a basic resignation letter that can be adapted for use by anyone who wants to quit their job after maternity leave has ended.

Date

Name and Title of Boss

Company Name

Company Address

City, State Zip Code

Dear Boss,

After careful consideration, I am writing to let you know that I am resigning from my position as Marketing Coordinator. My last day will be September 15, 2008.

While my time with Your Company has been rewarding, I feel it is best for my family for me to stay at home with my child at this time. I plan to have my projects in order before stepping down and am happy to help train someone into my position to help make the changeover as smooth as possible.

Working with Your Company has been a worthwhile experience. I wish you and Your Company a bright future.

Sincerely,

Your Name

Your Address

Your City, State, Zip Code

The formality of the letter will depend upon the relationship with the supervisor and with the company itself. Women who may want to return to the company in the future will want to make their resignation as friendly as possible and perhaps even mention a future return within the body of the letter.

People in positions with lots of responsibilities and duties will want to give plenty of notice. While two weeks may be standard, it really is best to give notice as soon as possible, even if the quit date is a month off. This will leave the company enough time to find and start to train a replacement.

Before turning that letter in, women should carefully check their company handbook regarding maternity leave policies. The FMLA rules state that women who take maternity leave and then fail to return to work can be obligated to pay back the maternity benefits they received while on leave. To see the complete rules regarding this, visit the Department of Labor.

To find out more information about maternity leave and resigning in the professional world, visit these websites:

• U.S. Department of Labor Compliance Assistance – Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Labor Law Talk forum on Maternity Leave – Pregnancy Laws
• Going from Maternity Leave to a Permanent Resignation
• Workplace Law Network is a UK resource and has a forum regarding Maternity Leave, Resignation and Notice Periods

Of course, each situation and company is different. Those who are thinking of resigning after maternity leave should contact their human resources department to find out the proper policy and procedure for quitting.

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