Termination Letter to Employee for Cause - Form Pro · EN-CA-law
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PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
Delivered by ________
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Re: Termination of Employment for Just Cause
Dear ________,
§ 1. Termination
This letter confirms that your employment with ________ (the “Employer”), in the position of ________, is terminated for just cause, effective ________ (the “Termination Date”). This decision is made pursuant to the Employer’s rights at common law and is governed by the applicable employment standards legislation of the Province of ________.
§ 2. Grounds for Termination
The Employer has determined that just cause exists for the termination of your employment by reason of the following conduct, which the Employer considers to constitute a fundamental breach of your employment obligations:
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§ 3. Prior Warnings
The following prior warnings and disciplinary measures were issued to you in respect of conduct relevant to this decision:
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§ 4. Final Pay and Statutory Entitlements
§ 4.2 Your final pay is calculated as follows:
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§ 4.3 The Employer’s position is that, where just cause is established, no further notice of termination, pay in lieu of notice, or severance is owing. Nothing in this letter constitutes an admission or acknowledgement of any entitlement to notice, pay in lieu, severance, or damages, and the Employer reserves all of its rights at law. Should it be determined that just cause is not established, your minimum entitlements under the applicable employment standards legislation of the Province of ________ will be honoured.
§ 5. Group Benefits
Your participation in any group benefit, insurance, or pension plans will cease in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Details concerning the cessation and any conversion or continuation rights are as follows:
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§ 6. Return of Company Property
You are required to return all property of the Employer in your possession or under your control, including without limitation keys, access cards, electronic devices, credit cards, documents, files, records, and any other materials belonging to the Employer, on or before the Termination Date.
§ 7. Continuing Confidentiality Obligations
§ 8. Restrictive Covenants
You are further reminded of the restrictive covenants to which you remain bound, the material terms of which are as follows:
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§ 9. Record of Employment
A Record of Employment will be issued in accordance with the requirements of Service Canada. The relevant details are as follows:
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§ 10. Inquiries
Should you have any questions or concerns, you may contact ________ at ________ or by email at ________.
We encourage you to seek independent legal advice with respect to this letter and your rights.
We wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
Yours truly,
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Per: ________
Title: ________
I have received a copy of this letter.
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Date: ________
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