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Termination Letter Generator

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Termination Letter — Separation Notice Builder
HR-3016-RIF
Reduction in force / position elimination · formal

Confidential separation notice

Alex ThompsonSenior Software Engineereff. [date]
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Acme Inc.
Office of the People Team
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HR-3016-RIF
Confidential — for addressee onlyMay 13, 2026
Alex Thompson
Senior Software Engineer
Acme Inc.
Subject
Notice of Separation — effective [date]

Dear Alex Thompson,

This letter confirms the termination of your employment with Acme Inc., effective [date].

Reason for separation
The decision is the result of an organizational restructuring and the elimination of your position. It is not related to your individual performance or conduct.
Effective date
Last day of employment: [date].
Final pay & severance
As part of your separation, the company will provide severance in the amount of 12,000 USD, equivalent to 8 weeks of base pay. Payment will be made in accordance with Acme Inc.'s standard payroll practices and is conditional on your execution of the accompanying separation agreement.
Benefits & continuation
Your participation in the company's benefits plans will continue through [date]. You will receive separate information regarding COBRA or other applicable continuation coverage.
Return of company property
Please return all company property on or before your last day of employment, including company laptop, access badge, corporate credit card, and any printed materials.

If you have questions, please contact the undersigned. We wish you success in your next endeavors.

Sincerely,

On behalf of the company
Jamie Rivera, Head of People
Acme Inc.
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Alex Thompson
Signature confirms receipt only
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Acme Inc. · HR-3016-RIF · Page 1 of 1
May 13, 2026

Dear Alex Thompson,

This letter confirms the termination of your employment with Acme Inc., effective [date].

The decision is the result of an organizational restructuring and the elimination of your position. It is not related to your individual performance or conduct.

As part of your separation, the company will provide severance in the amount of 12,000 USD, equivalent to 8 weeks of base pay. Payment will be made in accordance with Acme Inc.'s standard payroll practices and is conditional on your execution of the accompanying separation agreement.

Your participation in the company's benefits plans will continue through [date]. You will receive separate information regarding COBRA or other applicable continuation coverage.

Please return all company property on or before your last day of employment, including company laptop, access badge, corporate credit card, and any printed materials.

If you have questions, please contact the undersigned. We wish you success in your next endeavors.

Sincerely,

Jamie Rivera, Head of People
Acme Inc.