SPB Stoneworks specializes in creating detailed memorials for any loved one – whether requiring extra time for the crafting of a final engraved message, or decorations of flowers, forest scenes, intricate carvings, and more – they help to personalize the plot. Requiring clear communication and precision, the building blocks of a successful legal termination of contract are quite similar to those of a good memorial. Both require an understanding of the specific steps in the process. After all, whether a person is receiving a gravestone or being finally terminated from a contract, the process has been ongoing for a while. In both cases, you have the opportunity to make the termination “message” completely personalized. You can also cast your final impression with supreme levels of detail. With chance for error minimized through careful planning, you will be able to finish strong. Of course, that’s only if the termination of contract letter is written properly from the start. The following steps can help: First, determine necessary considerations for the termination. Is consistency required with previous contract terminations? Does a specific notification period apply? Do you require specific severance and/or vacation payout calculations? Will other contractual terms come into play? What are employer obligations? Failing to consider these factors may result in a wrongful/unfair dismissal lawsuit. Next, check with any required authorities such as government agencies, unions, or corporate legal departments to ensure that protocols and/or precedents are adhered to. This is also where a good attorney can benefit. Finally, speak to your employee concerning the dismissal. In the above-mentioned wrong dismissal scenario, it might be possible to immediately remedy the situation, thus saving the company, and possibly the employee, time, unnecessary effort, and money. Also, termination of contract laws can differ between regional, sector-specific, or even company-wide regulations; so you might be able to provide a revision or provide a viable alternative. Emotional closure requires a delicate touch as well. For those dealing with a professional termination of contract letter, it might not be so easy to say that the process has been ongoing. Regardless, it is almost certainly true that you have felt some form of emotional impact. Thus, it is important to be aware of the fact that this situation is sensitive. Carefully read and re-read the letters you receive, ensuring they have been properly formatted. Give yourself time to absorb the message and determine how it will impact you. If the message appears erroneous, and you possess evidence to the contrary, ask for a formal review by a professional in charge of overseeing dismissals. If this is not successful, you might be able to challenge the termination of contract in court. In this case study, one worker received a six-month layoff notice. As the worker had just returned from six months of work at a regional branch and receiving a glowing performance review, the worker believed the layoff was entirely without basis. In this case, the worker decided to contact applicable worker’s councils and unions, and was eventually awarded their position back, along with backpay.