Maryland Termination Letter - Substance Abuse

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This letter may be used by a company to terminate an employee for use of a controlled substance.

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No, an employer generally does not need to tell an employee why he or she was fired. There is no law that requires an explanation. However, if there is an employment contract, the contract may require one.

Maryland is an employment-at-will state. This means that either the employer or the employee may end the employment relationship without giving either notice or a reason.

Federally, and in most states, a termination letter is not legally required. In some states, currently including Arizona, California, Illinois and New Jersey, written termination notices are required by law. Some of these states have specific templates employers must use for the letter.

The Termination Process. As the client's time in therapy draws to a close, termination becomes the focus of sessions. Termination is a time to review the client's achievements and reinforce plans for maintaining good mental health.

A wrongful termination claim in Maryland consists of three elements: (1) the employee was discharged; (2) the discharge violated a clear mandate of public policy; and (3) there was a nexus between the employee's conduct and the employer's decision to terminate the employee.

Put Documentation in Employee File: All documentation, including receipts for returned items and termination letters, need to go into that employee's file. You can include documentation for discipline, warnings, and performance reviews that help show why you're firing that employee.

Be clear, direct, and compassionate no matter why the client is leaving. Never blame the client, even if you must terminate therapy because the client is difficult or you are not a good fit. Be willing to answer questions about therapy termination, such as where a client can seek additional help if necessary.

In Maryland, employees work "at the will" of their employers. This means, in the absence of an express contract, agreement or policy to the contrary, an employee may be hired or fired for almost any reason -- whether fair or not -- or for no reason at all.

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Maryland Termination Letter - Substance Abuse