Redundancy Letter Template

[Business Name] [Business Address] [City, State, Postcode] [Phone Number] [Email Address] [Website URL]

[Date]

[Employee Name] [Employee Address] [City, State, Postcode]

Dear [Employee Name],

NOTICE OF REDUNDANCY

We regret to inform you that your position as [Job Title] at [Business Name] has been selected for redundancy. This decision was made due to [insert reason, e.g., a restructure / a downturn in business volume / technological changes]. We have completed a thorough review of our operational requirements and have determined that this role is no longer required to be performed by anyone.

This letter serves as formal notice of your termination of employment due to genuine redundancy.

Notice Period

In accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009 and your [Award Name or Agreement Name], your employment will terminate on [Termination Date]. This represents [Number] weeks of notice.

[Optional: You have the option to take [Number] weeks of paid leave in lieu of working out your notice period. Please confirm your preference by signing below.]

Consultation

We have consulted with you regarding this decision on [Date(s) of consultation meetings]. We considered your feedback regarding [briefly mention feedback or state 'options to avoid redundancy']. However, the business decision to restructure remains final.

Entitlements

Upon termination, you will receive the following payments:

• Pay in lieu of notice: $[Amount] (if not working notice period)
• Redundancy Pay: $[Amount] based on your [Number] years of service
• Annual Leave Loading: $[Amount] (if applicable)
• Accrued Annual Leave: $[Amount]
• Accrued Long Service Leave: $[Amount]
• Payment in lieu of rostered days off (if applicable): $[Amount]

Total Lump Sum Payment: $[Total Amount]

These payments will be processed into your bank account on [Date of Final Payment]. You will receive a payslip and a payment summary detailing these amounts.

Other Matters

We will provide you with an Employment Separation Certificate to assist you with any Centrelink claims. Please return all company property, including [list items like laptop, tools, uniforms, vehicle, ID pass], by [Return Date].

If you require any information about your superannuation or support services to help you transition to new employment, please contact [Contact Person Name] in Human Resources.

We appreciate the contribution you have made to [Business Name] during your employment and wish you all the best for your future.

Yours sincerely,

[Signature]

[Your Name] [Your Job Title] [Business Name]

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Acknowledgement of Receiptn I, [Employee Name], acknowledge receipt of this Notice of Redundancy.

Choice regarding Notice Period:

[ ] I will work out my notice period until [Termination Date]. [ ] I agree to take leave in lieu of notice and my employment will end immediately on [Date].

Signed: ______________________________ Date: ______________________________