GUIDELINES

  1. Begin by telling informing the employee the organization has decided to terminate his services.
  2. Explain that reason for termination.
  3. Provide details such as the amount credited instead of the notice period and last day of working.

SAMPLE LETTER

[Senders Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Letter Date]

[Recipients Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Subject: Normally bold, summarizes the intention of the letter] -Optional-


Dear [Recipients Name],

Please be advised that XYZ Ltd. has terminated your services.

Due to the non-performance, we have to end your tenure with us.

You have a period of one month to find yourself another employer and will be required to exit the premises by 12noon on 25 November 2015.

Sincerely,

[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-

[Enclosures: number] - Optional -
cc: [Name of copy recipient] - Optional -

Notice of termination to an employee.

Further things to consider when writing dismissal letters to employees

Further things to consider when writing dismissal letters to employees

Dismissal Letters

Dismissal letters are letters written to formally order someone to leave a company, group, or organization. The letters are issued by employers to employees to terminate an employment contract. All dismissal letters state the reasons for termination including information about previous incidents that might have contributed to this decision. In some instances, the letters communicate a medium for appealing the dismissal. Dismissal letters can be used to fire an employee, ban someone from a group, or even remove a student from a school. Usually, the letters are issued as a formality to help reduce claims that someone was ordered to leave unfairly.

Dismissal letters are precise and usually contain all the relevant information such as reasons, times, and dates. Clearly inform the recipient of the termination of his/her services without being over-apologetic. If possible, support your reasons with real time incidents. Indicate to the recipient that if he/she requires a reference letter, it will be issued. Maintain your professionalism despite the severity of the case. Do not make the letter longer than it is supposed to be since the recipient may already know that he/she is being terminated. Close with a positive tone or an action plan.

Letters to Employees

Letters to employees are letters written to individuals who work for an organization or for another person. If you are an employer or manage a group of employees, the chances are that you will have to write to the employees at some point. It could be an introduction letter to introduce a new product or service to salespersons, a rejection letter to turn down an employee's request for a promotion, or a thank-you letter to thank an employee for his/her hard work. You could also write a termination letter to fire an employee for his/her poor performance. Whatever the reason for your writing, the letter must be formal and professional.

All letters to employees must be addressed with the proper names of the recipients. But if your message is intended for all employees in general, you can address your letter as "To all employees". State the purpose of the letter. Convey your message briefly but clearly, highlighting all the important details. If the issue that you are writing about requires further explanation, make sure to offer your explanation in a way that the recipient can easily understand. Wrap it up with a positive note or a call to action.

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