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Early Relieving Request

An early relieving request is written by an employee who is already serving notice and now needs to leave sooner than the accepted last working day. Unlike a waiver request made at resignation, it reports on handover already completed and asks HR to bring the relieving date forward.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

REQUEST FOR EARLY RELIEVING

Date:
[Date]
Employee ID:
[Employee ID]

To,
[HR Name]
Human Resources
[Company Name]

Through: [Reporting Manager]

Subject: Request for Early Relieving on [Requested Last Working Day]

Dear [HR Name],

My resignation dated [Date of Resignation] was accepted with a last working day of [Last Working Day]. I am writing to request that I be relieved earlier, on [Requested Last Working Day], because [state reason briefly].

I have already completed the following handover activities:

  • Handover note shared with [Reporting Manager] on [DD/MM/YYYY]
  • Open tasks transferred to [Successor Name]
  • Files and documents moved to the shared drive
  • Client and vendor contacts informed of the new point of contact
  • Walkthrough sessions held with the successor

Pending items, which I will close before the requested date: [Pending Item 1]; [Pending Item 2].

I understand that the company may recover the remaining notice days or adjust them against my leave balance as per policy, and I accept the decision. I will complete exit clearance and return all company assets before leaving.

Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,

[Employee Name]
[Designation]
[Department]

Reporting Manager Endorsement

Handover status verified (Yes / No)
Recommended relieving date
Recover remaining notice (Yes / No)
Remarks
Manager Signature and Date

What this template includes

  • Accepted last working day and the new requested date
  • Status of handover already completed, with evidence
  • Pending items and how they will be closed before the new date
  • Reason for the change in timeline
  • Willingness to accept recovery or leave adjustment as per policy
  • Manager's endorsement section

When to use it

  • You are midway through notice and your handover is already complete
  • The new employer has moved your joining date earlier
  • Your project has ended and there is little work left for the remaining notice
  • An urgent personal situation has arisen during the notice period

How to customise this template

  1. 1Fill in the accepted last working day from your acceptance letter
  2. 2Get your manager's informal agreement before submitting
  3. 3List completed handover items honestly; HR may verify them
  4. 4Leave the manager endorsement box for your manager to sign

HR tips

  • Request at least a week before the date you want to leave
  • Do not stop working or skip office until approval is received
  • Close exit clearance quickly once approved
  • Thank the team; early exits can strain colleagues

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between early relieving and notice waiver?+

They overlap. A waiver request is usually made at resignation, while an early relieving request is made during the notice period when you want to leave before the already accepted last day.

Will early relieving affect my experience letter?+

No, the experience letter will simply show your actual last working day. It should not affect the description of your service.

Can I be asked to pay for early relieving?+

If your appointment terms allow recovery of unserved notice, the company may deduct it from your settlement unless it waives the recovery.