What's the difference between resignation letter and resignation application?

The fundamental difference between resignation application and resignation letter is that the employer does not need to pay economic compensation when handling the resignation procedures for the workers after receiving the resignation letter.

However, if the employer agrees or seals after receiving the application for resignation, it shall be deemed that both parties have reached an agreement to terminate the labor contract, and the employer must pay economic compensation.

The difference between resignation application and resignation letter lies in the different legal contents written, namely:

1. The application for resignation is written in accordance with the specific provisions of Articles 24 and 28 of the Labor Law.

Article 24 A labor contract may be dissolved after the parties to the labor contract reach an agreement through consultation.

Article 28 If the employing unit terminates the labor contract in accordance with the provisions of Articles 24, 26 and 27 of this Law, it shall give economic compensation in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state.

2. The resignation letter was written in accordance with the specific provisions of Article 3 1 of the Labor Law and Article 37 of the Labor Contract Law.

Article 3 1 If a laborer terminates a labor contract, he shall notify the employer in writing 30 days in advance.

Article 37 A laborer may terminate the labor contract by giving a written notice to the employing unit 30 days in advance. The employee may terminate the labor contract by notifying the employer three days in advance during the probation period.