[Company Name]
[Date]
Dear [Employee Name],
This letter confirms that your employment with [Company Name] as [Job Title] ends effective [Last Day of Employment].
[Optional, one neutral sentence if you choose to give a reason, for example: "This decision follows the performance concerns discussed with you on (date)." Delete if not used.]
Final pay
Your final paycheck, including all wages earned through your last day [and accrued, unused PTO where required by our policy or state law], will be paid on or before [Final Pay Date], in line with [State] law.
Benefits
Your [health / other] benefits end on [Benefits End Date]. If you are enrolled in our group health plan, you will receive separate information about any right to continue coverage (for example under COBRA or a state continuation law).
Company property
Please return all company property, including [List of Equipment], by [Return Date].
Unemployment
You may be eligible for unemployment benefits. [Attach any state-required unemployment notice or separation notice.]
Questions
If you have questions about your final pay or benefits, contact [HR Contact Name] at [HR Contact Email].
Sincerely,