Everything you need to manage employment terminations compliantly — termination letters for every scenario, redundancy documentation, settlement deeds, and the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code checklist.
Quick Summary
Terminating an employee is one of the highest-risk actions an employer can take. Getting it wrong can lead to unfair dismissal claims costing up to $95,050 in compensation (half the $190,100 high income threshold), general protections claims with no cap on compensation, and significant legal costs. Every termination must follow the correct process — valid reason, proper notice, documentation, and in the case of serious misconduct, a thorough investigation. These templates ensure you have the right document for every scenario, drafted by Australian employment lawyers to minimise your legal risk.
All 11 templates below are included with every paid membership plan. Each template is fully customisable, comes with guidance notes for correct completion, and is aligned with current Fair Work Act 2009 requirements and the National Employment Standards.
Letter terminating employment with the required notice period, compliant with NES notice requirements and Modern Award terms.
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Letter terminating employment with notice paid in lieu, where the employee is paid out instead of working the notice period.
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Letter terminating employment immediately without notice for serious misconduct, following proper investigation and evidence.
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Letter confirming a verbal resignation, documenting the conversation, last working day, and return of company property.
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Checklist and documentation template for small businesses (under 15 employees) to ensure dismissals comply with the Code.
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Complete guide and documentation for managing a genuine redundancy process from consultation to final payment.
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Letter proposing a role redundancy, initiating consultation with the affected employee and outlining the process.
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Redundancy termination letter tailored for small businesses exempt from statutory redundancy pay obligations.
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Standard redundancy termination letter with redundancy pay calculations, notice requirements, and entitlement breakdown.
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Letter addressing employee abandonment of employment, following the required process and documentation steps.
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Settlement deed for resolving employment disputes, including waiver of claims, confidentiality, and tax terms.
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