The Termination Without Cause Letter is a crucial document in German employment law, used when an employer wishes to end an employment relationship without specific misconduct or performance-related reasons. It must comply with German statutory requirements, including the Civil Code (BGB) and Protection Against Dismissal Act (KSchG). This document is particularly important in Germany due to the country's strict employment protection laws and formal requirements for termination. The letter must include specific elements such as clear termination language, proper notice periods, and must be delivered in written form with original signatures. It's typically used in situations where restructuring, general business decisions, or other non-performance related factors lead to employment termination. The document serves both as a formal notification and a legal record of the employment termination process.

1. Sender Details: Full company name, address, and contact information of the employer

2. Recipient Details: Employee's full name and address

3. Date: Date of the termination letter (crucial for notice period calculations)

4. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a termination notice (Kündigung)

5. Termination Declaration: Clear and unambiguous statement of employment termination

6. Last Working Day: Specific mention of the employment end date, considering statutory notice periods

7. Notice Period Reference: Reference to applicable notice period and its calculation

8. Company Property Return: Request for return of company property (badges, keys, devices, etc.)

9. Signature Block: Space for authorized signatory's original signature (required under German law)