Termination of Employment (General)
This Termination Letter (General) explains that you are terminating an employee based on poor performance.
Last updated January 30, 2025
Suitable for Australia
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Frequently asked questions
Use this Termination of Employment (General) if:
- You would like to terminate an employee for poor performance;
- You would like to concisely explain 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 (General) cover?
- Documents the employee’s performance management and formal warnings;
- Informs the recipient that the employment contract is terminated;
- Provides for a notice period or payment in lieu of notice; and
- Sets out relevant termination payments.
Other names for Termination of Employment (General) include:
- Termination of Employment Letter;
- Notice of Termination for Poor Performance.
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The Legal Risk Score of a Termination of Employment (General) Template is Medium
Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:
- A failure to properly manage underperformance can lead to potential liability for unfair dismissal.
- Employee termination can affect workplace morale.
- This document requires an understanding of the Fair Work Act.
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