Document background
The Letter of Termination of Employment is a crucial document in Belgian employment law that formally communicates the end of an employment relationship. It must be used whenever an employer decides to terminate an employee's contract, whether with notice period or immediate effect. The document needs to comply with strict Belgian legal requirements, including proper notice periods calculated according to the Employment Contracts Act and related royal decrees. A valid Letter of Termination of Employment must contain specific elements such as termination date, notice period details, and final payment arrangements. It may also need to address special circumstances such as protected worker status, garden leave arrangements, or reference to settlement agreements. The document serves as a legal record of the termination and protects both employer and employee by clearly stating the terms of the employment termination.
