As lawyers who practice for both employers and employees, we
know that terminations are rarely pleasant for anyone involved.
After all, as the Courts have acknowledged, employment is an
essential component of identity, self-worth and emotional
well-being.
More recent Court rulings have reminded us that the manner in
which employment can be terminated is equally important and
impactful to the employee as the employment once was.
With the importance of employment and the impact of termination
well established, what can employers do to ensure the termination
process is as smooth as possible? One step that may come as a
surprise to some employers is the importance of issuing a
termination letter that is clearly written and easy to understand.
This will help your employee grasp what happens next. Additionally,
if they decide to retain a lawyer, a clear letter will likely help
reduce the number of back and forths (and therefore fees) your
legal counsel incurs merely
