The six critical pieces of information to include are: The effective date of termination. The reason for dismissal. Compensation and benefits information going forward. Company property that is to be returned. Reminder of signed employment documents. Name and contact information for a human resources representative.
Following are the essential steps involved in writing a proper termination letter: Start with the date. Address the employee. Make a formal statement of termination. Specify the date of termination. Include the reasons for termination. Explain the settlement details. Request them to return the company property.
If you're fired for cause, which it sounds like you will be, then they don't need to give you severance. Normally companies will give something to avoid getting sued for wrongful dismissal, because normally there are steps they need to take in order to avoid those kinds of lawsuits.