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EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION LETTER

Prepared October 23, 2026 · Ontario, Canada

RECITALS

WHEREAS the undersigned desires to set out in writing the matters described below;

WHEREAS this document has been prepared with reference to the laws of Ontario, Canada;

NOW, THEREFORE, the following provisions shall apply:

October 23, 2026

Example Coffee Roasters Inc.

210 Sample Avenue, Toronto, ON M5V 1H1

To: Taylor Brooks

77 Example Crescent, Etobicoke, ON M9B 1A1

Position: Store Manager

Dear Taylor Brooks,

TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE

Your employment is terminated without cause, effective as stated below. This decision is not related to your performance or conduct.

ARTICLE 1 — LAST DAY OF WORK

Your last day of work will be 2026-11-20.

ARTICLE 2 — NOTICE / TERMINATION PAY

Two weeks' regular salary in lieu of notice

ARTICLE 3 — SEVERANCE

No additional severance beyond the notice pay above

ARTICLE 4 — FINAL PAY

All outstanding wages and accrued, unused vacation pay will be paid no later than November 27, 2026.

ARTICLE 5 — BENEFITS CONTINUATION

Group benefits continue until November 30, 2026.

ARTICLE 6 — RETURN OF COMPANY PROPERTY

Please return your store keys, company laptop and uniform on your last day.

Please sign below to acknowledge receipt of this letter. Your signature confirms receipt only — it does not mean you agree with the termination or waive any rights.

Acknowledged and received:

Employee: ___________________________ Date: _______________

Taylor Brooks

For the employer: ___________________________ Date: _______________

Example Coffee Roasters Inc.

⚠️ IMPORTANT — READ BEFORE USING

Ending someone's employment is one of the highest-risk things a business can do. Wrongful dismissal claims can cost far more than the notice in this letter.

Minimum ESA standards are NOT the same as common-law "reasonable notice" — courts can award much more.

Terminations connected to human-rights grounds (age, disability, pregnancy, etc.) are illegal.

"For cause" has a very high legal bar in Canada — most performance issues do NOT meet it.

Have this letter reviewed by an employment lawyer in Ontario BEFORE delivering it. This is a self-help template under the Employment Standards Act, 2000, not legal advice.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed this document as of the date first written above.

Executed by:

Signature: ___________________________ Date: _______________

Printed name:

WITNESS

Signature: ___________________________ Date: _______________

Printed name:

This document is a self-help template and does not constitute legal advice. Independent legal advice from a licensed lawyer in Ontario is recommended before reliance.

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