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What is a Employer's Letter of Termination?

A Employer's Letter of Termination is a ready-to-use legal template for Nigeria. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Employer's Letter of Termination cover?

The Employer's Letter of Termination is organised into sections covering § 1. Reference to Contract of Employment, § 2. Notice of Termination, § 3. Reasons for Termination, § 4. Procedure Observed, § 5. Final Entitlements, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Employer's Letter of Termination is generally legally binding in Nigeria, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

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A Employer's Letter of Termination should comply with the laws in force in Nigeria. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

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RC No.: ________

Date: ________

To: ________ ________
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Employee ID/Staff No.: ________

Dear ________,

NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT

RE: Termination of your Contract of Employment

§ 1. Reference to Contract of Employment

We refer to the written contract of employment between yourself and ________ (the “Company”) dated ________, by which you were employed in the position of ________ (the “Contract”), and to our meeting held on ________.

§ 2. Notice of Termination

2.1 In accordance with the provisions of section 11 of the Labour Act (Cap. L1, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004) and the terms of the Contract, we hereby give you formal notice that your employment with the Company will terminate with effect from ________ (the “Termination Date”).

2.2 The notice period applicable to your employment is ________. Where the Company elects, in its discretion, to make payment in lieu of all or part of the said notice period in accordance with section 11(6) of the Labour Act, the sum payable in lieu of notice shall be ________.

§ 3. Reasons for Termination

As communicated to you at the meeting referred to above, the reason(s) for the termination of your employment are as follows:

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§ 4. Procedure Observed

The following procedure was duly observed by the Company before confirming the decision to terminate your employment:

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§ 5. Final Entitlements

5.1 In addition to all salaries, wages and allowances accrued and remaining unpaid up to and including the Termination Date, you shall be entitled to the following terminal benefits and compensation:

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5.3 Your final entitlements shall be paid not later than ________ by transfer to your designated bank account or by such other means as the Company may determine.

§ 6. Return of Company Property

On or before the Termination Date, you are required to return to the Company all documents, records, equipment, identity cards, access devices and any other materials or items belonging to or in the custody of the Company, and to deliver a comprehensive handover note detailing all tasks and matters currently in your charge.

§ 7. Continuing Obligations

§ 8. Governing Law

This notice and the termination of your employment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and any dispute arising therefrom shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria.

We thank you for your service and contributions during your period of employment with us, and we wish you the very best in your future endeavours. Should you have any questions regarding this notice or the entitlements stated herein, please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources Department.


Yours faithfully,

For: ________



___________________
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Designation: ________


ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT

I, ________ ________, acknowledge that I have received the original copy of this Notice of Termination of Employment.


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Signature of Employee
Date: ________

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