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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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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