A formal document submitted by an employee to their employer, Walmart, to voluntarily terminate their employment. It serves as an official notification of the employee’s intent to leave their position, typically including the last day of employment, and may include a brief expression of gratitude or reason for departure. For instance, an employee might state, “Please accept this as formal notification that I am resigning from my position as [position name] at Walmart, effective [date].”
The submission of this document is important for several reasons. It provides Walmart with a formal record of the employee’s departure, which is necessary for human resources and payroll processes. It allows the company to begin planning for the employee’s replacement and facilitates a smoother transition. Historically, these documents were hand-written and delivered in person; today, they may also be submitted electronically, reflecting the evolving nature of workplace communication.