Document background
A Letter of Dismissal for Theft is utilized when an employer has conclusive evidence of employee theft and needs to terminate employment immediately for cause. This document is crucial in Canadian jurisdictions where employers must demonstrate just cause for immediate termination without notice or severance pay. The letter must be carefully drafted to include specific details of the theft incident(s), reference to violated company policies, and relevant sections of Canadian employment law. It should be used only when there is substantial evidence of theft, as wrongful dismissal claims can be costly if the cause cannot be proven. The document typically includes information about final pay, benefits termination, return of company property, and any ongoing legal obligations. In unionized environments, additional considerations regarding collective agreement provisions must be addressed.
