Employment Termination Letter Template
Formal employment termination letter, last day, final pay, return of property.
Use this free employment termination letter template to create, fill in and sign a employment termination letter online. Send to the other party for a legally binding signature — tamper-evident audit trail included.
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- Open the template — Open the Employment Termination Letter template — the fields are laid out and ready, so you don't start from a blank page.
- Fill in your details — Type in the names, dates and terms. Adjust any wording to fit your situation; the layout updates as you go.
- Send for signature — Add the other party's email and send it for a legally binding e-signature, with a tamper-evident audit trail.
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EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION LETTER
[company]
Date: [date]
Dear [employee name],
This letter confirms the termination of your employment with [company], effective [last day]. The reason for termination is: [reason].
Final Pay & Benefits
- Final salary through [last day] will be paid on [final pay date].
- Accrued unused leave: [unused leave days] days, paid out at your regular rate.
- Other benefits / severance: [severance details].
Return of Company Property
On or before [last day], please return: laptops, phones, keys, ID badges, documents, and any other property belonging to [company].
Continuing Obligations
Your confidentiality, IP-assignment, and any non-solicitation / non-compete obligations from your employment agreement remain in effect after the termination date.
We thank you for your contributions and wish you well.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Employment Termination Letter template free?
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Is a signed employment termination letter legally binding?
Yes. Signatures made with PDF Verified comply with the US ESIGN Act, eIDAS (EU), UETA and equivalent e-signature laws in 190+ countries, and every signed document carries a tamper-evident SHA-256 seal and audit trail.
Can I edit the Employment Termination Letter template?
Yes. The template is a starting point — change any text, add or remove fields, and place signature, date or stamp fields wherever you need them.
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