Employee Termination Letter Due To Poor Performance Template

After giving a poor-performing employee one too many chances, you have to let them go. To make it less challenging, use our Free Employee Termination Letter Due To Poor Performance Template to craft a letter expressing your decision. Its prepared written content is written sensitively and will save you the trouble of starting from scratch.

EMPLOYEE TERMINATION LETTER DUE TO POOR PERFORMANCE

[Sender Complete Address]

[Date]

[Name of Employee]
[Name of Company]
[Complete Business Address]

Dear Mr. /Ms. /Mrs. [Last Name],

This letter is to inform you of your termination from your position as [Position] from [Name of Company], effective immediately.

You are dismissed because you have failed to improve your performance despite repeated feedback and coaching. You were issued written warnings and was placed in a performance improvement plan (PIP). During such time, specific goals and targets were set and assistance was given by your supervisor to help you achieve a satisfactory level of performance. However, despite the support and resources provided, an improvement in your performance was not observed. 

The management has decided to terminate your contract due to such in capabilities. You are free to raise any concerns or options you believe should be considered. Your suggestions and feedback will be taken into account in making a final decision.

I am disappointed that we have reached this point and I understand that this time may be challenging for you. If there is any other reasonable assistance I can provide you during this period please let me know.

Sincerely,

[Name and Signature]
[Designation]
[Name of Company]