The practice of tendering a resignation through electronic mail involves formally notifying an employer of one’s departure from a position using an email message. For example, an employee might send an email to their manager stating their intention to resign, specifying their last day of employment.
This method offers several advantages, including providing a clear, written record of the resignation and enabling communication regardless of physical location. Historically, resignation was typically delivered in person or via letter. However, with the proliferation of digital communication in the workplace, email has become an increasingly common and accepted method. The timestamped nature of email also offers a degree of certainty regarding the date of notification.
