Massachusetts Termination Letter (Excessive Absenteeism)
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While an employer's reason for firing an employee, such as absenteeism, may appear to be a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason, it may amount to a pretext for discrimination or retaliation if it conflicts with an employer's internal policy, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held.
Wrongful termination occurs where an employee is discharged for unlawful reasons, which can include discrimination based on a protected class or retaliation. Employees who suffer a wrongful termination may bring a claim under both state and federal law.
What should I put into a termination letter?Employee name.Company name.Name of the manager overseeing the termination.Date of letter.Date of termination.Reason for termination.List of verbal and written warnings.List of items to be handed in before leaving (company laptop, keys, etc.)More items...?
Dear Sir/Madam, This letter is to inform you that your employment as (position) at (company's name) is terminated with immediate effect. You have violated the attendance policy of the company. You have continued being absent from the last (duration) days.
Although it seems almost impossible to believe, employers in Massachusetts, or in any other employee-at-will state, can fire any employee at any time for any reason or even for no reason at all. An employer can terminate any employee, with or without notice.
Generally, neither party is required to give any form of notice or warning before terminating the employment relationship. Here is some information on at-will employment law in Massachusetts.
You can send a termination letter to the employee following the termination meeting with return receipt requested, or you can hand the letter to the employee at the end of the meeting. It should be printed on company stationery with the official signature of the employee's manager.
Dear Employee Name: As of the date of this letter, you have been absent from work since date of last day of work or last day of approved leave. Because your absence has not been approved, and we have not heard from you, we have determined that you have abandoned your position.
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.
Go somewhere private and then lead with the punch line, says Glickman. She suggests you begin by saying, I have some bad news for you. Today is your last day here. Then state the reason for termination in one simple sentence. Be transparent, she says.
