Immediate Termination Without Notice Template for Germany

An Immediate Termination Without Notice (außerordentliche Kündigung) is the most severe form of employment termination under German law. This document is used when an employment relationship must be terminated immediately due to serious misconduct or other compelling reasons that make it unreasonable for either party to continue the employment relationship until the end of a notice period. The legal basis is primarily found in §626 BGB (German Civil Code), which requires the terminating party to establish compelling reasons and issue the termination within two weeks of becoming aware of the relevant facts. The document must be written in a way that clearly states the grounds for termination, complies with formal requirements under German law, and can withstand scrutiny in labor court proceedings. Typical scenarios for use include serious breaches of trust, criminal acts, persistent refusal to work, or other significant violations of employment obligations.

1. Recipient Details: Full name and address of the employee, including their position

2. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is an immediate termination without notice (Außerordentliche Kündigung)

3. Declaration of Termination: Clear and unambiguous statement of immediate termination of employment

4. Grounds for Termination: Detailed description of the compelling reasons justifying immediate termination

5. Legal Basis: Reference to relevant legal provisions, particularly §626 BGB

6. Effective Date: Specification of the immediate termination date

7. Return of Company Property: Request for immediate return of all company property

8. Final Settlement: Information about final salary payment and outstanding vacation days

9. Signature Block: Company details and authorized signatory information