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Breaking the news to someone that they are fired is one of the toughest situations that both the HR manager and the employer will ever find themselves in.<\/strong><\/p>\n
The news that someone is to lose their job is usually heartbreaking and a tough one to take in. From the company’s perspective, it’s important to handle this situation correctly, to minimize the chance of the employee acting badly, out of spite or revenge.<\/p>\n
With the following templates, firing an employee should go smoothly and without any drama.<\/p>\n
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\nDear [Insert Name],<\/strong><\/h5>\n
This letter is to inform you formally that your employment with [Insert Company Name] has been terminated with immediate effect. <\/strong><\/h5>\n
The reasons for the termination have already been explained to you by the HR department, but if you have any questions about the process, please contact [Insert HR Name] to arrange a meeting to discuss it.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
With kind regards,
<\/strong>[Insert Your Name]<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\nThis statement gets straight to the point and declares that an individual’s employment has been terminated. The above statement is the most effective and efficient way to dismiss employees. As there are strict legal parameters to work within when firing an employee, it is best to keep termination letters to the absolute minimum details, to avoid inadvertently saying anything damaging to the company.<\/p>\n
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Email Template 2 | Termination with Compensation<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nDear [Insert Name],<\/strong><\/h5>\n
As discussed in a recent meeting with HR, we regret to inform you that your employment with [Insert Company Name] will terminate on [Insert date]. In accordance with company policy, you are entitled to severance pay, and the amount owed to you will be calculated by HR and sent to your bank account within the next 7 days.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
If you have any questions at all about the termination process, please feel free to contact HR to discuss it in more detail.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
May I take this opportunity to thank you for your service and to wish you well in your future endeavors.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Kind regards,
<\/strong>[Insert Your Name]<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\nThis letter is suitable for situations where staff are being made redundant, rather than being fired. It confirms that severance pay is due, and makes it clear what the employee should expect in terms of timeframes. It also acknowledges their contribution to the company, which is always an important thing to do, when appropriate.<\/p>\n
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