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Employee Stand down Letter - Template, Sample Form

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Create your Employee Stand down Letter for use in Australia. Answer a few plain-English questions and the document fills in automatically as you go - then download it in Word and PDF, ready to sign or share.

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Below you can preview the Employee Stand down Letter, complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, and download a ready-to-sign copy in Word and PDF — tailored for use in Australia.

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What is a Employee Stand down Letter?

A Employee Stand down Letter is a ready-to-use legal template for Australia. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Employee Stand down Letter cover?

The Employee Stand down Letter is organised into sections covering Subject: Closure of business, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

What formats can I download?

You can download your completed Employee Stand down Letter as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file and as a PDF.

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Email: ________


To: All staff of ________



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Subject: Closure of business


Dear All:


We are writing to inform you that unfortunately, as a result of recent business conditions, as of ________, we shall cease operating our business for the time being. This is a difficult time for us all and this decision has been considered very carefully. We can assure you that this does not mean that you shall lose your job with ________.

Unfortunately, we have had to cease operations of the business for the following reason:

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These provisions mean that your job is protected through this period, notwithstanding that we are unable to usefully employ you. If you wish to receive some income through this period, then you may speak to us about accessing some of your leave entitlements.

When we are able to return to operating as normal we shall inform you of this as quickly as possible.

Due to the closure of the business the best way to contact us throughout this period is by the following method:

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Yours faithfully,




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