A free editable termination letter template to help Malaysian employers document a termination decision and the employee's final arrangements.
When employment is being terminated, the reason, effective date and final arrangements should be documented clearly.
This editable template provides a starting point for preparing a termination letter. The correct process and wording will depend on the reason for termination, so review the circumstances and applicable requirements before issuing it.
It depends on the reason and circumstances. Not every termination follows the same disciplinary process, so employers should review the facts and the appropriate procedure rather than applying a fixed number of warnings.
Notice requirements depend on the reason for termination and the applicable employment terms and law. Check the employee's contract and the circumstances before deciding whether notice or payment in lieu applies.
Yes. An employee who considers that they were dismissed without just cause or excuse may file a representation under Section 20 of the Industrial Relations Act 1967. The representation must generally be filed within 60 days of dismissal.
No. Retrenchment relates to redundancy or workforce reduction rather than employee misconduct or individual performance. Retrenchment also carries specific notification requirements, including Form PK requirements in applicable situations.
