Termination of Employment (General)

This Termination Letter (General) explains that you are terminating an employee based on poor performance.

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Last updated January 30, 2025

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Termination of Employment (General)

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What is a termination of employment (general)?

A termination of employment (general) is a letter used to formally end an employee’s contract due to poor performance, outlining the reasons for dismissal and confirming the end of employment.
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When should you use a termination of employment (general)?

Use this document when you need to dismiss an employee for poor performance, after providing warnings and an opportunity to improve, and want a clear record of the termination process.
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What should be in a termination of employment (general)?

It should include details of performance management, formal warnings, notice of termination, the notice period or payment in lieu, and any relevant termination payments.
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Does this letter comply with the Fair Work Act?

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Termination of Employment (General)
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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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Is Terminating An Employee Before They Start Working Legal?
By Ilyas Omari|May 15, 2025

Is Terminating An Employee Before They Start Working Legal?

Is terminating an employee before they start their position legal in Australia? Read this article to find out.

How Much Notice to Give When Terminating an Employee
By Tom Willis|Dec 3, 2025

How Much Notice to Give When Terminating an Employee

Are you planning on letting an employee go? Read this article to understand when you have to give them their notice.

What is General Protections Dismissal?
By Kyle McIndoe|Sep 27, 2019

What is General Protections Dismissal?

If you've been dismissed from work, you may be entitled to general protections dismissal laws. Our article breaks down what these laws are.

Valid Notice Requirements for Employment Termination
By Mai Sarkissian|Nov 26, 2025

Valid Notice Requirements for Employment Termination

You must provide valid notice if you wish to resign or terminate an employee. In this article we explore the requirements for valid notice.

Can An Employee Be Terminated While on Sick Leave?
By Ilyas Omari|May 14, 2025

Can An Employee Be Terminated While on Sick Leave?

Can an employee be terminated while on sick leave? Read this article to find out when employers can do this.

What is Payment in Lieu of Notice?
By Paul Taylor|Jun 26, 2019

What is Payment in Lieu of Notice?

Employment can end sooner than you expect. Sometimes, an employer may pay you in lieu of working out your notice. Read about it here.

How Does Garden Leave Work?
By Tom Willis|Mar 29, 2019

How Does Garden Leave Work?

Are you thinking of terminating an employee? Do you want to prevent them from using sensitive information with another competitor? Read this guide.

Have You Been Unfairly Dismissed? (2025 Update)
By Dominic Woolrych|Jan 7, 2025

Have You Been Unfairly Dismissed? (2025 Update)

An employee has been unfairly dismissed if they were terminated in a harsh, unjust or unreasonable way. Find out the requirements here.

When Employers Don’t Have to Give Notice
By Cecilia Tran|Dec 5, 2025

When Employers Don’t Have to Give Notice

What is the purpose of a notice period and when do employers need to give one? Find out when employers don’t need to give notice periods.

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