Free Template · 2026

Termination Letter Template

A clear, respectful employee termination letter template covering the essentials while reducing legal risk. Review with counsel for your state.

  • Effective date and reason placeholder
  • Final-pay and benefits details
  • Return-of-property checklist
  • COBRA and references notes
  • Signature and acknowledgment
  • Editable in Word and Google Docs

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What's Inside

Notice

  • Effective date
  • Reason placeholder
  • Final-pay details

Wrap-up

  • Benefits/COBRA
  • Return of property
  • References policy

Sign-off

  • Manager signature
  • Employee acknowledgment
  • Date

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