| Being in a Manager or higher position has its perks, | | | | their future in the work place. |
| but it also has a major down fall. Terminating | | | | Dear Mrs. Miller: |
| employees! That is something that no one likes to | | | | You have received three disciplinary notices within |
| do. It's awkward for both parties evolved. The | | | | the past 9 months along with our several |
| best thing to do when put in this situation is think | | | | conversations about your behavior. Unfortunately, |
| of how you would want to be treated if it was | | | | we are seeing no change in your performance. |
| yourself that was receiving the letter of | | | | Within the last year you have been late 19 times, |
| termination. Learn how to write a termination | | | | Constantly absent without excuse, and missed |
| letter below! | | | | numerous deadlines. |
| - Make sure you show genuine care and concern. | | | | Here at ( your company title ) We rely on our |
| - Clarity and simplicity are important - just say | | | | employees to be conscientious and have all work |
| what is relevant and no more. | | | | turned in on time. Our clients will look elsewhere if |
| - Try re-refreshing their memory about the | | | | we cannot fulfill their needs and provide them with |
| incidents so you don't have to go into great detail | | | | dependable service. You have demonstrated an |
| to explain. Long definitions make you seem | | | | unacceptable pattern of behavior. Thus, we can |
| defensive. | | | | no longer continue your employment at ( Your |
| - This letter will reflect on you and your company, | | | | company here). |
| so be professional and courtesy, no rude and | | | | This decision is effective immediately. You will be |
| crude! | | | | paid two weeks salary. Please clear out your desk |
| - Written documents are preserved, and could | | | | in a timely manner. |
| come back to haunt you so choose your words | | | | You can be assured the details of this situation will |
| wisely. | | | | remain strictly a company matter. Our policy is to |
| The termination Letter itself... | | | | give only title of position and dates of |
| Start the letter by summarizing their history with | | | | employment to companies seeking references. |
| your company and state the reason for them | | | | We wish you the very best in your future. |
| being let go. You don't have to include every | | | | Sincerely, |
| reason if there is a long list, just the main points. | | | | Good luck with learning how to write a termination |
| Always be honest and truthful with the employee. | | | | letter, remember to keep a caring attitude, things |
| Make sure you avoid a negative tone, instead | | | | will be better in the long run. |
| show be understanding and show concern for | | | | |