The Severance Letter is a crucial document in Belgian employment law, used when terminating an employment relationship either with notice or immediate effect with payment in lieu of notice. It serves as an official record of the termination terms and ensures compliance with Belgian employment legislation, including the Act on Employment Contracts and various collective bargaining agreements. The document is essential for properly documenting the termination process, outlining financial entitlements, and ensuring all legal obligations are met. It typically includes specific calculations for severance pay based on seniority, details about notice periods, treatment of benefits, and any additional obligations such as outplacement services. The Severance Letter must be carefully drafted to avoid potential legal challenges and ensure all aspects of Belgian employment termination law are properly addressed.
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1. Employer Details: Full legal name and address of the employing company
2. Employee Details: Full name and address of the employee
3. Date: Date of the letter issuance
4. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a termination/severance letter
5. Confirmation of Termination: Clear statement of employment termination and effective date
6. Notice Period: Details of notice period or payment in lieu of notice
7. Severance Payment: Breakdown of severance payment calculation and total amount
8. Final Salary and Benefits: Information about final salary payment and treatment of benefits
9. Company Property: Requirements for returning company property
10. Closing Statement: Formal closing including reference to enclosed documents and contact information for queries
11. Signature Block: Space for employer's authorized representative signature and title
1. Garden Leave: Include when employee is being placed on garden leave during notice period
2. Non-Compete Reminder: Include when employee is bound by existing non-compete clauses
3. Outplacement Services: Include when company is offering outplacement support (mandatory for certain categories under Belgian law)
4. Settlement Agreement Reference: Include when termination is part of a mutual agreement or settlement
5. Performance Bonus/Commission: Include when addressing outstanding variable compensation
6. Share Options/LTIP: Include when employee participates in share schemes or long-term incentive plans
1. Severance Calculation Sheet: Detailed breakdown of severance pay calculation including years of service, salary components, and applicable multipliers
2. Benefits Summary: List of benefits and their treatment post-termination
3. Final Settlement Statement: Detailed breakdown of all final payments including salary, holiday pay, and other entitlements
4. Property Return Checklist: List of company property to be returned
5. Outplacement Services Details: Information about outplacement support if applicable
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