Sample Layoff Letter

If your business or organization needs to make cuts for financial reasons, it is best to write a Layoff Letter notifying employees of this update. This letter serves as both a notice to the employees who will be laid off and for legal record keeping. A Sample Layoff Letter can be found through the link below.

A Layoff Letter should include the following:

1. Start with an opening salutation, including the employee's name.
2. Begin the letter by stating the current issues your organization is facing (such as financial loss or need for restructuring). Explain that after careful consideration, the company has decided to terminate their employment and the date of their last day of employment.
3. If the employee will be leaving in good standing, include this information and if possible, offer to give them a positive recommendation for future employment.
4. If the employee will need to return any office equipment, uniforms, or other materials, specify where they can return these items and by what date they will need to have submitted them.
5. Lastly, if the employee has any accrued paid time off, include a statement this time will be paid out to them by their last day of employment.
6. End with a closing salutation. Provide your name, signature, and title.

Not what you need? Check out these related templates:

• Generic Layoff Letter;
• Job Offer Letter;
• Job Rejection Letter.