Document background
The Contract Dismissal Letter is a crucial document in Philippine employment law, used when an employer needs to formally terminate an employment relationship. This document must strictly comply with the Labor Code of the Philippines and related jurisprudence, which require specific procedures and documentation for valid termination. The letter forms part of the mandatory two-notice rule in Philippine labor practice, typically following a Notice to Explain and administrative hearing. When drafting a Contract Dismissal Letter, employers must ensure it contains clear grounds for termination (either just or authorized causes), references to previous disciplinary actions or relevant incidents, confirmation of due process observation, and details of final settlements. The document serves both as official notification of employment termination and as evidence of proper termination procedures in case of future legal disputes.
