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Resignation Acceptance Letter for Manufacturing Company

A manufacturing resignation acceptance letter is issued by plant HR to a workman, operator, supervisor or engineer who has resigned. It confirms the accepted last working day and covers plant-specific exit steps: shift and machine handover, return of tools, PPE, uniform and token or ID card, clearance from stores and canteen, and settlement of wages, bonus, leave, PF and gratuity.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION

Ref. No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]
Token / Employee ID:
[Employee ID]
Department:
[Department]

To,
[Employee Name]
[Designation], [Department]
[Plant Name]

Subject: Acceptance of Your Resignation

Dear [Employee Name],

We acknowledge receipt of your resignation letter dated [Date of Resignation]. The Management has accepted your resignation, and you will be relieved from the services of the company at the end of your shift on [Last Working Day]. Notice (retain one): (a) You will serve the notice period of [Notice Period]. (b) The notice period has been waived. (c) Wages in lieu of the unserved notice will be adjusted as per the standing orders.

Before Your Last Working Day

  1. Hand over your machine, line or shift responsibilities, log books and pending work to [Handover Person] under the supervision of [Reporting Manager].
  2. Return all items issued to you: tools ([Tool List]), PPE, uniforms, locker key, token / ID card and any material in your custody.
  3. Obtain clearance signatures from Stores, Safety, Canteen, Accounts and your department on the clearance form.
  4. Settle any advance or loan balance as per records.

Settlement of Dues

Your full and final settlement, including wages up to the last working day, statutory bonus, leave encashment as per rules and gratuity (if eligible on completing five years' continuous service), will be paid within the time required by law after clearance. Your PF account (UAN: [UAN]) can be transferred to your new employer or withdrawn as per EPF rules, and your ESI coverage will end as per ESI rules. Your service certificate will be issued with the settlement.

The contents of this letter have been explained to you in [Language].

We thank you for your service and wish you well.

Yours faithfully,

For [Company Name]
[Authorised Signatory]
Plant HR
Received by
[Employee Name]
Signature / Thumb Impression
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Resignation date and last working day
  • Notice period served or wages in lieu
  • Handover of shift, machine or area responsibilities
  • Return of tools, PPE, uniform, locker key and token card
  • Department clearance: stores, canteen, safety, accounts
  • Settlement of wages, bonus, leave encashment and gratuity where eligible
  • PF and ESI exit guidance

When to use it

  • A permanent worker submits a resignation to the plant HR
  • A shift supervisor resigns and handover is needed
  • A maintenance technician leaves with tools issued in custody
  • Accepting resignation with notice waiver due to personal reasons

How to customise this template

  1. 1Insert token number and department
  2. 2List tools and items in custody from stores records
  3. 3State notice outcome
  4. 4Translate key lines in the local language
  5. 5Add gratuity line only if five years' continuous service is completed

HR tips

  • Settle wages promptly within legal timelines after separation
  • Do not hold back PF withdrawal forms or experience certificates as pressure
  • Record handover of safety-critical tasks
  • Explain the PF transfer option using UAN

This letter is a starting point. Review notice, settlement and gratuity terms against the Labour Codes and state rules, your standing orders and with a legal adviser where needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is gratuity payable on resignation from a factory?+

Yes, if the employee has completed five years of continuous service, calculated at 15 days' wages for each completed year.

What should a factory worker return before leaving?+

Typically tools, PPE, uniform, locker key, token or ID card and any material in custody, as per stores and admin records.

What happens to PF after resignation?+

The employee can transfer PF to the new employer using UAN or apply for withdrawal as per EPF rules.

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