This Lay-off Announcement Letter is used by an employer to inform an employee that they are being laid-off. This letter informs the employee of the company’s difficulties and the necessity to lay-off the employee so the long-term stability of the company can be ensured. It also sets out the effective date of employee’s lay-off and that this may be a temporary measure. It is important that a Lay-off Announcement Letter be clear and concise as to the date of the employee’s suspended employment in the event there are disagreements or misunderstandings.

This Lay-off Announcement Letter contains the following:

• Parties: The name and address of both the employer and the company employee;
• Specifics: Sets out the reasons why the company must lay-off the employee;
• Lay-off Date: Gives the specific date on which the employee is laid off and the hope that the situation is temporary.

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This attorney-prepared packet contains:

1. Instructions and Checklist
2. Lay-off Announcement Letter

State Law Compliance: This form complies with the laws of all states