Document background
The Cancellation of Employment Letter is a crucial document in German employment law used to formally terminate an employment relationship. It must be drafted in strict compliance with German legal requirements, including those set forth in the German Civil Code (BGB) and the Protection Against Dismissal Act. This document is necessary whenever an employer wishes to terminate an employment relationship unilaterally or when both parties have agreed to end the employment relationship. The letter must include specific elements such as clear termination language, notice periods, final working day, and details about outstanding payments. Special consideration must be given to works council involvement, protection of special groups of employees, and proper notice periods. The document's format and content are heavily regulated under German law to protect both employer and employee rights.
