Who it's for
- Employers who have completed a fair disciplinary process and decided to dismiss
- Managers who want a consistent, reasoned dismissal letter
- Take advice first if there is any doubt about fairness
What's included
- About this template — summary dismissal and dismissal with notice, with examples of gross misconduct
- Five potentially fair reasons for dismissal, with the key requirement for each
- Procedural checklist — nine steps to confirm before sending the letter
- Dismissal letter: decision, reasons, termination details table (date, notice or pay in lieu, final salary, holiday pay, other payments, company property, references), post-employment restrictions and right of appeal
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See what's in the bundle →Key points covered
- Dismissal must follow a fair procedure: investigation, written allegations, hearing, right to be accompanied and a proportionate decision
- Gross misconduct can justify summary dismissal without notice
- Pay all accrued holiday and final salary, and deal with company property and any restrictive covenants
- Offer an appeal to a manager who was not involved
- From 1 January 2027 the qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal falls to 6 months
- Some dismissals, such as for whistleblowing, are automatically unfair whatever the length of service
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Questions
Can I dismiss without a hearing?
No. The checklist in the template covers the steps a tribunal expects to see, including a hearing with the right to be accompanied.
What is summary dismissal?
Dismissal without notice for gross misconduct. The letter has an option for this, and one for dismissal with notice or pay in lieu.
Does the letter cover final pay?
Yes. The termination details table covers final salary, accrued holiday pay, other payments, company property and references.
Is it in the Employment Complete Bundle?
Yes. The Termination for Misconduct Letter is one of the documents in the bundle.
Termination for Misconduct Letter
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