Document background
The Job Abandonment Letter is a crucial document in Irish employment practice, used when an employee has been absent from work without authorization or communication for an extended period. This document serves multiple purposes: it formally documents the unauthorized absence, details the employer's reasonable attempts to contact the employee, and communicates the termination of employment. The letter must comply with Irish employment law requirements, particularly the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977-2015 and related legislation. It should be issued only after following proper procedures, including making documented attempts to contact the employee and allowing reasonable time for response. The Job Abandonment Letter forms part of the employer's documentation trail, which may be crucial if the termination decision is later challenged before the Workplace Relations Commission.
