California Employee Separation Agreement and General Release

Terminating an employee due to ongoing illness is a difficult decision. This template Termination Letter can help you through the process.

• A termination of this type would only be appropriate if there is little likelihood that the employee will ever fully recuperate and be able to return to work.
• This letter template is a free downloadable MS Word form.
• A termination for reasons of illness may not be allowable under the labor laws in your area. Check with local and federal authorities before using.

Employers, ensure that each departing employee signs this Business Protection Agreement upon their termination or resignation.

This Business Protection Agreement is designed to safeguard the interests of employers when an employee's tenure ends, whether through termination or resignation. Employers should require each departing employee to sign this Business Protection Agreement at the time of their termination or resignation.

The agreement outlines essential obligations for departing employees to ensure the ongoing security and integrity of the employer's business operations.

Confidentiality Obligation

By signing the agreement, the employee agrees not to disclose any confidential business information belonging to the employer. This provision helps protect proprietary data, trade secrets, and other sensitive materials from unauthorized dissemination.

Non-Competition Obligation

The departing employee agrees not to engage in any business activities that directly compete with the employer’s business for a designated period following their departure. This restriction is intended to prevent former employees from leveraging insider knowledge to gain an unfair competitive advantage.

Non-Solicitation Commitment

Additionally, the employee commits to refraining from soliciting the employer's staff or customers with the intent to induce them to leave or transfer their business. This clause helps maintain the stability of the employer’s workforce and customer relationships.

Jurisdiction and Format

This agreement template is suitable for use in multiple jurisdictions, as it does not include any country-specific language. It is available in Microsoft Word format for ease of customization and implementation.

Prepare a Letter of Termination for a departing employee with this easy-to-use template which includes two optional settlement proposals.

• Both of the settlement proposals contemplate that termination will be effective immediately, however, payment of the settlement amount will either be payable as a lump sum payment or as a series of monthly payments. The employee can choose which option is preferable.
• If the employee chooses the monthly payment option, they will be required to give notice to the employer if they find new employment, and the amount of their salary will be deducted from the monthly settlement payments.
• The form also includes a Release Form to be signed by the employee.
• This is a generic legal document which does not make reference to any specific labour laws or codes.
• The Employment Termination Letter with Settlement Proposal template is fully editable and easy to customize to meet your needs.

This letter template is an easy way to put together a letter of reference for a departing employee.

• It's difficult to lose a good employee, but being the great employer you are, you want to provide them with a good reference to help them with their job search.
• The letter template includes sections for the employee's strengths, efficiencies and best qualities.
• You can personalize it and print it on your business letterhead.
• This Letter of Reference for Departing Employee form is a free downloadable MS Word template.