This employee termination policy template has 3 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our human resources documents.
Sample of our employee termination policy template:
EMPLOYEE TERMINATION POLICY POLICY STATEMENT [COMPANY NAME] recognizes that employment relationships may need to be terminated under certain circumstances. This Policy establishes guidelines and procedures to be followed when terminating an employee's employment to ensure fairness, professionalism, and compliance with legal requirements. SCOPE This Policy applies to all employees of [COMPANY NAME], including full-time, part-time, and temporary employees. GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION Termination may occur for various reasons, including but not limited to poor performance, misconduct, violation of company policies, breach of employment contract, redundancy, or reorganization. All terminations will be conducted in accordance with applicable employment laws and regulations. TERMINATION PROCESS Termination decisions will be made by the employee's supervisor or a designated authority, in consultation with Human Resources. Before initiating termination, efforts should be made to address performance or conduct issues through counseling, performance improvement plans, or disciplinary actions, as appropriate. If termination is deemed necessary, the employee will be notified in a private meeting. The reasons for termination will be clearly communicated, and relevant documentation will be provided. NOTICE PERIOD OR PAYMENT IN LIEU The notice period for termination will be in accordance with the employment contract, local labor laws, or company policies. In some cases, where immediate termination is required due to serious misconduct or violation of company policies, the employee may be terminated without prior notice. Alternatively, the company reserves the right to provide payment in lieu of notice, based on the employee's regular salary and applicable legal requirements. FINAL PAYMENTS AND BENEFITS All outstanding salary accrued vacation leave, and other entitlements will be paid to the terminated employee in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
