Termination Letter
(OH)

Summary

This employment termination letter template is intended for private employers in Ohio. This template includes practical guidance, drafting notes, and optional clauses. Although termination letters are not strictly required for at will employees, if the employer chooses to send a letter with reason for termination, the letter should simply and accurately state the reasons, align with the employer's policies and practices, and avoid language that may imply violations of law. For information on drafting an employee termination letter, see Termination Letter Drafting Checklist. For information on state law separation pay requirements, see the Pay Timing, Frequency, Methods, and Deductions column of Wage and Hour State Practice Notes Chart. For Ohio-specific separation agreements, see Investigations, Discipline, and Terminations State Expert Forms Chart. For information on termination notices, see the Termination Notice Obligations column of Investigations, Discipline, and Terminations State Practice Notes Chart. For information on state-specific laws concerning termination notice obligations, see the Termination Notice Obligations column of the Termination Letter Drafting Checklist and the Posting and Notice Requirements column of the Wage and Hour State Practice Notes Chart. For a full listing of key content covering departing employees, see Departing Employees Resource Kit.