Relieving Letter For A Terminated Employee

Hi,

We terminated an employee several months ago due to his low performance and poor organizational skills. Now, he is requesting a relieving letter from the company. Can we provide a letter stating that he is being relieved from the company's service? Should I mention that he was terminated? In any case, his character and performance cannot be described as good.

Please advise.

Thanks,
Betsy

Hi Betsy,

In his relieving/experience letter, you can mention his conduct/character as "Average" or "Satisfactory". You need not categorically mention that he was terminated. In case you get a call for reference check from his future employers, you can reveal whatever details using your judgment.

Regards,
Deepa

Hi,

I agree with your point, but there are usually two things mentioned which either show the employee is being relieved or was terminated. How can we introduce a third type, and what would that signify in the letter?

You can just mention as "Relieved". Anyway, you would not have continued with this employee because of his bad conduct, so you have decided to relieve him. Just refrain from giving any glowing recommendations, mention only his designation, start and end date, and mention conduct as "average".

Hope this helps! :D