Sample termination letter for poor performance doc

This letter is to inform you that your employment with [company name] will end as of [date termination is effective].

You have been terminated for the following reason(s):

[List factual reasons for termination].

This decision is not reversible.

You will receive: [List compensation they will receive, including pay for unused leave, severance pay, salary owed, etc].

Your health care benefits will [explanation of what will happen with their benefits].

You are requested to return [list all company property to be returned].

Also, please keep in mind that you have signed [list any agreements employee has signed, such as a confidentiality policy or a nonsolicitation agreement].

If you have questions about policies you have signed, your compensation, benefits, or returning company property, please contact [contact name, typically someone from HR, with contact info].

Sincerely,

[Name of person handling termination]

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Sample Termination Letters:

The following termination letter samples are examples only. Talk to your legal counsel before sending a sample termination letter so they can modify it to correctly fit your situation. Especially if you plan on using a sample termination letter for cause.

1. Basic termination letter to employee - without cause.

Oct. 29, 2017

Mr. Peters,

This employment termination letter is to inform you that your employment with The Internet Company will end as of October 29, 2017. This decision cannot be changed.

You will receive your final paycheck for this month and payment for remaining leave today. Once you have signed and returned the attached release of claims document, you will receive a $25,000 severance payment.

Your health care benefits will remain in effect for another 90 days.

You are requested to return the company laptop, swipe card, and cell phone before the end of the day.

Also, keep in mind that you have signed a confidentiality agreement. Please review the attached copy.

If you have questions about compensation, benefits, company property, or policies you have signed, please contact Jane Doe at 555-1212.

[Here briefly describe on Sample Termination Letter for Poor Performance. Sometimes the progress of the organization gets hampered to a great extent by the constant poor performance of any employee. In these circumstances, the managing body of the organization needs to terminate the employee’s association with them for betterment. Customize the content according to the information you want to convey.]

From,

Sender/Your name…

Job Designation and Department name…

Company/Institute name…

Date: DD/MM/YY (the date on which the letter is written)

To,

Receiver/Employee name…

Job Designation and Department name…

Sub: Termination of service with the company due to poor performance.

Dear (Employee name),

We regretfully notify you that after a series of serious discussions, we have come to the conclusion that the company demands the termination of your services due to the constant lack of efficient performance shown by you. (Describe in your words).

You have shown indifference towards the cause of the company for a prolonged period. We have constantly been monitoring your actions, and we found no trace of slightest improvements, in your performance. (Describe actual cause and situation). Thus keeping the company`s losses incurred due to your lack of performance in mind, we have decided to terminate your services with this company with effect from (date of termination). (Describe your recommendation and requirements).

Thanking you,

Your name…

Job Designation…

Contact info. and Signature…

 

Another Format, [Email Format]

To: Receiver mail address, [email protected]

From: Sender mail address, [email protected]

Sub: Termination of service with the company due to poor performance.

Dear (Employee name),

We are regretful to notify you that your services have been terminated from this company due to your poor performance. (Describe in your words). It’s the committee’s decision to terminate employees whose performance is poor for more than six months in the past, and the listed chart involves your name in it. (Describe actual cause and situation).

Your performance shows no improvement for the past eight months, and there have been no orders from your team for the last year. (Describe all about the situation). Being a marketing manager, this is not expected of you. Thus, you are being terminated from services. Your dues will be settled within a month’s time. (Describe your recommendation and requirements).

How do you write a termination letter for poor performance?

On [date], you were issued with a first written warning in relation to your poor performance. Subsequently, on [date] you were issued with a final written warning for your poor performance. We started a further PIP period on [date] to help you achieve a satisfactory level of performance.

What do you say to terminate an employee for poor performance?

If you choose to terminate the employee, own that decision. For example, you can say, “John, as you know, we've talked a few times about your attendance, and we haven't seen this improve as we would have liked. That said, we have made the decision to terminate your employment effective immediately.”

How do you write a polite termination letter?

Dear [Name], This letter is to inform you that as of [date], we will no longer require your services. We've enjoyed working with [name of company] but due to [reasons], we have decided to terminate our contract. All outstanding deliverables should be completed before our contract is officially terminated.