Draft letter of dismissal

DEAR (NAME),

Further to our letter of. (date) relating to your unsatisfactory performance, we now advise that your contract of employment will conclude on .................................... (date). The reasons for your termination are:

(Examples)

Inability to work co-operatively with other centre staff.

The use of inappropriate disciplinary methods.

Lack of programming.

Poor time keeping

Breach of Confidentiality

Intentionally endangering life

Stealing

Reporting for work under the influence of drugs/alcohol

 

Your termination payment will be paid to you on your final day of employment.

• payment for time up to termination
• holiday pay
• time in lieu of notice (if applicable)
• less tax
• net payment.

Yours faithfully

 

Chairperson

(Draft sample letters adapted from The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Reference Manual).