Company Letterhead
{{company_name}}
{{company_address}}
{{phone}} | {{email}} | {{website}}
Date and Employee Information
DATE: {{date}}
{{employee_name}}
{{employee_address}}
{{employee_ID_number}}
Subject: Notification of Termination of Employment
Dear {{employee_name}},
Introduction and Effective Date of Termination
This letter serves to formally notify you of the termination of your employment with {{company_name}}, effective from the close of business on {{termination_date}}.
Reason for Termination
The reason(s) for your termination are as follows:
{{reason_for_termination}}
This decision was made after a thorough investigation and due process, including a disciplinary hearing held on {{hearing_date}}, in accordance with company policy and relevant labor legislation. You were afforded the opportunity to present your case and were accompanied by {{representative_name}} (if applicable).
Final Remuneration and Employee Benefits
Your final salary payment, including any outstanding leave pay calculated up to your last day of employment, will be paid on {{final_payment_date}}. This payment will include:
1. Salary up to {{termination_date}}.
2. Payment for {{number_of_leave_days}} accrued but untaken leave days.
3. Any other entitlements as per your employment contract or company policy.
Details regarding your provident fund/pension, medical aid, and any other benefits will be communicated to you separately by {{HR_contact_person}}.
Company Property
You are required to return all company property in your possession, including but not limited to, laptops, mobile phones, keys, access cards, and any confidential documents, by no later than {{return_date}}. Please liaise with {{manager_name}} to facilitate the return of these items.
Confidentiality and Restraint of Trade
Please be reminded of your ongoing obligations pertaining to confidentiality and, if applicable, restraint of trade, as outlined in your employment contract. These clauses remain binding even after the termination of your employment.
Reference and Future Employment
Should you require a certificate of service, please contact {{HR_contact_person}} at {{HR_contact_email}}. References will be provided in accordance with our company policy.
Acknowledgement
We wish you well in your future endeavors.
Sincerely,
{{HR_Manager_name}}
HR Manager
Signature Block
___________________________
{{authorized_signature_name}}
{{authorized_signature_title}}
For and on behalf of {{company_name}}
I acknowledge receipt of this letter:
___________________________
{{employee_name}}
Date: _______________
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