Document background
The Letter of Termination Due to Poor Performance is a critical document used when an employer needs to formally end an employment relationship due to documented performance issues. This document is particularly relevant in the United States, where it must comply with both federal and state employment laws, including at-will employment provisions and anti-discrimination regulations. The letter should be issued after proper performance management procedures have been followed, including performance improvement plans, documented warnings, and reasonable opportunities for the employee to improve. It typically includes the termination date, reasons for termination, final pay information, benefits details, and next steps. This document serves both as official notification and as protection for the employer by formally documenting the performance-based reasons for termination.
