Introduction

Getting fired is probably the worst thing that could happen to an employee; it hurts and changes your life drastically. When a company wants to terminate your employment, it is recommended they write a firing letter or a termination letter. Although you wouldn’t be happy when you receive this letter, it is supposed to contain a few things. The firing letter should explain to the employee why there term is being cut short and also the necessary information should be included in the letter. A fire letter also known as a termination of employment letter is a bit different than a common letter and most time it is not sent by mail you would be probably handed the letter in the office.

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Essentials of a fire letter

Maybe you are tired of how your employer is working; now you just want to get rid of them. You can shout at them that they are fired but this is not official. To make the termination formal and official, you are needed to write a fire letter. This letter mainly is to just confirm to the employer you are ending his or her termination form your company or firm. So to have a professional and official letter have the following guidelines at your fingertips as you write.

  • Tone – use a serious tone, make the letter official be formal so that the recipient comprehends the letter to the fullest.
  • Dates –as the person writing the letter you need to include the date that you are terminating the employees’ contract.
  • Salary – do not forget about mention on their salary, if they will get any salary or they won’t, depending on the work done or the time of the month.
  • Necessary information – also keep in mind you will need to inform the employer, if they need to return anything before they leave or if they need to submit something, this depend with your rules and regulations .

With all this in mind you are now ready to get rid of that lazy employee who is not bringing profits to your firm.

Sample Fire Letter

Winy Angaya

P.O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya

Dear winny,

This letter confirms our discussion today that your employment with Nation Media is terminated effective immediately.

You will receive one week severance pay since your employment with Nation Media has been less than one year. You may pick up this check from the reception desk or we can mail it to your home.

You will be expected to return, the security swipe card, company laptop and also company car by the end of the day. Failure to this will have its own consequences.

Thank you for the time you have given to this firm. All the best.

Regards,

Antony Mumo

Fire LetterTemplate

(Name)

(Address)

Dear ______,

This letter confirms our discussion today that your employment with ______(Name of company) is terminated effective immediately.

You will receive ______(duration) severance pay since your employment with ______has been less than ______(duration). You may pick up this check from the reception desk or we can mail it to your home.

You will be expected to return, ______(any company items). Failure to this will have its own consequences.

Thank you for the time you have given to this firm. All the best.

Regards,

______]

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