Termination letter (Serious Misconduct)

This Termination Letter explains that you are terminating an employee on the basis of serious misconduct. The termination of any employee should always be set in writing. A written record can help protect a business if any questions or legal issues arise regarding the termination. Generally, an employee should receive a warning letter and opportunity to improve before they are terminated. It is recommended that you seek legal advice before terminating an employee to understand its legal aspects. 

Use this Termination Letter (Serious Misconduct) if:

• You would like to terminate the employment of an employee for serious misconduct;
• You would like to concisely explain to the employee why he/she has been dismissed; and
• You would like to have a record of the termination in the event of a lawsuit.

What does the Termination Letter (Serious Misconduct) cover?

• Documents the employee’s misconduct;
• Informs the recipient that the employment contract is terminated; and
• Sets out relevant termination payments.

Other names for Termination Letter (Serious Misconduct) include:

• Letter of Termination;
• Termination of Employment Letter;
• Letter of Termination of Employment;
• Employment Termination Letter;
• Misconduct Termination Letter; and
• Letter of Termination Due to Misconduct.