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We will forward your salary earned to date in due course together with any vacation pay to which you are entitled. Within [NUMBER] days of termination we shall issue you a statement of accrued benefits. Any insurance benefits shall continue in accordance with applicable law and/or provisions of our personnel policy. Please contact [Name], at your earliest convenience, who will explain each of these items and arrange with you for the return of any company property. 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Enclosed is your final paycheck with accrued vacation and other benefits. Let us know if you believe it to be inaccurate. We will contact you regarding continuation of your insurance coverage and any other benefits. You are being terminated due to your conduct over [Time Period], which most recently includes [List Employee Conduct]. It is your option to express your belief about the merits of your termination during your exit interview, scheduled for [Date & Time]. As an offer of assistance, you have the option of obtaining a [two (2) week] severance package in exchange for the signing of a General Release. This offer is conditional upon your return of all company property. The company reserves the right to oppose any claim for benefits.","Notice of Termination","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/notice-of-termination-D517.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/517.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#517.xml",{"title":140,"description":6},"notice of termination",[142,143],{"label":18,"url":99},{"label":21,"url":101},"notice termination","/template/notice-of-termination-D517",{"description":147,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":148,"pages":149,"size":9,"extension":10,"preview":150,"thumb":151,"svgFrame":152,"seoMetadata":153,"parents":155,"keywords":154,"url":162},"EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT - AT WILL EMPLOYEE This Employment Agreement for \"At Will\" Employee (the \"Agreement\") is made and effective this [DATE], BETWEEN: [EMPLOYEE NAME] (the \"Employee\"), an individual with his main address at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Corporation\"), an entity organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] RECITALS In consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained and the moneys to be paid hereunder, the Corporation hereby employs the Employee and the Employee hereby agrees to perform services as an employee of the Corporation, on an \"at will\" basis, upon the following terms and conditions: APPOINTMENT The Employee is hereby employed by the Corporation to render such services and to perform such tasks as may be assigned by the Corporation. The Corporation may, in its sole discretion, increase or reduce the duties, or modify the title and job description, of the Employee from time to time, and any such increase, reduction or modification shall not be deemed a termination of this Agreement. ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT Employee accepts employment with the Corporation upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Employee's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Corporation, and to perform Employee's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. DEVOTION OF TIME TO EMPLOYMENT The Employee shall devote the Employee's best efforts and substantially all of the Employee's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Corporation. The Employee shall provide services during the hours that are scheduled by the Corporation management. The Employee shall be prompt in reporting to work at the assigned time. NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST Employee shall not engage in any other business while employed by the Corporation. Employee shall not engage in any activity that conflicts with the Employees duties to the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any service or lend any aid or assistance to any party that competes with the services offered by the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any services to clients or prospective clients of the Corporation outside of the provision of services for the Corporation, whether such services are provided with or without compensation or remuneration. CORPORATION PROPERTY Employee acknowledges and agrees that while employed by the Corporation the Employee may be provided with use of computer equipment and other property of the Corporation. The use and possession of the such items shall be subject to any policies, requirements or restrictions established by the Corporation. Such items may only be used in performance of the Employee's duties for the corporation. On request of the Corporation, the Employee shall immediately deliver any such items to the Corporation. Upon termination of employment, Employee shall have the affirmative duty to return any such item to the Corporation whether a request is made or not. The obligation to return Corporation property shall extend and include any and all work product, client property, proprietary rights, intangible property, and all other property of the corporation regardless of the form or medium. COMPENSATION The Corporation shall pay the Employee such hourly compensation as determined by the Corporation. Payment shall be at the same time as the Corporations usual payroll to other employees. BONUS & BENEFITS Payment of any bonuses shall be at the complete discretion of the Corporation. No guarantee or representation that any bonuses will be paid has been made to the Employee. Standard benefits that are provided to other non-management employees shall be offered to the Employee, subject to the Corporation's policies and the terms and conditions of such benefits. WITHHOLDING All sums payable to Employee under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEE The employee shall satisfy all of the qualification that are established by the Corporation. TERM OF AGREEMENT There shall be no guaranteed term of employment. Employer acknowledges and agrees that Employee shall be an \"At Will\" Employee and that Employee's employment may be terminated at any time by the Corporation, with or without cause. FEES FROM EMPLOYEE'S WORK The Corporation shall have exclusive authority to determine the fees, or a procedure for establishing the fees, to be charged to clients by the Corporation for services that are provided by the Employee. All sums paid to the Employee or the Corporation in the way of fees, in cash or in kind, or otherwise for services of the Employee, shall, except as otherwise specifically agreed by the Corporation, be and remain the property of the Corporation and shall be included in the Corporation's name in such checking account or accounts as the Corporation may from time to time designate. CLIENTS AND CLIENT RECORDS The Corporation shall have the authority to determine who will be accepted as clients of the Corporation, and the Employee recognizes that such clients accepted are clients of the Corporation and not the Employee. All client records and files of any type concerning clients of the Corporation shall belong to and remain the property of the Corporation, notwithstanding the subsequent termination of the employment. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The Corporation shall have the authority to establish from time to time the policies and procedures to be followed by the Employee in performing services for the Corporation. This may include, but is not necessarily limited to, employment policies, computer use policies, Internet access policies, email policies, and all other policies, procedures, directives, and mandates established by the Corporation, whether or not in written form or formally adopted. Employee shall abide by the provisions of any contract entered into by the Corporation under which the Employee provides services. Employee shall comply with the terms and conditions of any and all contracts entered by the Corporation. TERMINATION Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee is an \"at will\" employee of the Corporation. As such, no term of employment is created hereby and employee may be terminated at any time in the sole discretion of the Corporation, whether there exists any cause for termination or not. CREATIONS AND INVENTIONS Employee acknowledges and agrees that any and all work product of the Employee that is conceived or created during the Employee's employment with the Corporation is the exclusive property of the Corporation. This shall include any and all copyrights, trade secrets, confidential information, patents, trademarks, trade dress, ideas, concepts, plans, business plans, business concepts, techniques, inventions, drawings, artwork, logos, graphics, web pages, databases, software, programs, CGI's, plug ins, applications, brochures, inventions, marketing plans and concepts, and all other ideas and work product of the Employee. The Employee acknowledges and agrees that all creations shall be \"works made for hire\" as defined in the [ACT OR CODE]. Notwithstanding the fact that this material may be considered to be a work made for hire, Employee agrees, during Employee's employment and thereafter, which covenant shall survive any termination of the employment relationship, to execute any and all documents requested by the Corporation to confirm the Corporation's ownership and control of all such material, including but not limited to assignments of copyright, confirmations of work for hire status, waivers of proprietary rights, copyright application, and any other documents requested by Corporation. 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Download in Word, edit online, and export as PDF. Free Word and PDF download.","notice of termination false employee information",[182,183,184,185,186,187],"termination letter false information","dismissal letter misrepresentation","employee termination for dishonesty template","termination notice for falsified records","notice of termination template word","termination letter for cause",{"name":189,"credential":190,"reviewed_date":191},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",{"difficulty":193,"legal_review_recommended":175,"signature_required":175},"medium",{"what_it_is":195,"when_you_need_it":196,"whats_inside":197},"A Notice of Termination for False Employee Information is a formal written letter an employer sends to an employee being dismissed because they provided materially false, falsified, or misleading information during the hiring process or in official company records. This free Word download gives you a structured, professionally worded template you can edit online and export as PDF in minutes.\n","Use it when you have documented evidence that an employee fabricated credentials, falsified a job application, misrepresented prior employment, or submitted fraudulent records — and you have made the decision to terminate for cause on that basis.\n","Employer and employee identification, a clear statement of termination effective date, a factual description of the false information discovered, the specific company policy or representation violated, final pay and benefits details, and instructions for returning company property.\n",[199,203,207,211,215],{"title":200,"use_case":201,"icon_asset_id":202},"HR managers","Documenting and delivering a for-cause termination tied to a background check discrepancy","persona-hr-manager",{"title":204,"use_case":205,"icon_asset_id":206},"Small business owners","Dismissing a hire whose falsified credentials were 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The letter must match the employee's name in payroll records to function as a legal HR document.",{"name":281,"plain_english":282,"sample_language":283,"common_mistake":284},"Opening statement of termination","States clearly and unambiguously that the employee's employment is terminated and provides the effective date.","This letter serves as formal notice that your employment with [COMPANY NAME] is terminated effective [DATE], for the reasons set out below.","Softening the language to the point of ambiguity — phrases like 'we may need to let you go' or 'we are considering ending your role' create disputes about whether termination actually occurred.",{"name":286,"plain_english":287,"sample_language":288,"common_mistake":289},"Statement of false information discovered","Describes specifically what false or falsified information was provided — the exact credential, date, record, or statement — and when and how it was discovered.","During a background verification conducted on [DATE], it was found that the [DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / EMPLOYMENT RECORD] you represented on your application dated [DATE] is false. Specifically, [DESCRIPTION OF DISCREPANCY].","Describing the misrepresentation in vague terms such as 'discrepancies in your file.' Vague descriptions make the letter harder to rely on if the termination is later contested.",{"name":291,"plain_english":292,"sample_language":293,"common_mistake":294},"Reference to the representation or policy violated","Ties the discovered falsehood to the specific section of the employment application, offer letter, or company policy that the employee certified was accurate.","On your employment application dated [DATE], you certified that all information provided was true and complete. Section [X] of the Company's Code of Conduct also prohibits the falsification of employment records.","Omitting the policy reference entirely. Without it, the employer has stated a fact but not connected it to a contractual or policy obligation — weakening the for-cause basis.",{"name":296,"plain_english":297,"sample_language":298,"common_mistake":299},"Company's reliance on the false information","States that the employer made the hiring decision based on the representation provided, establishing materiality.","The [CREDENTIAL / REPRESENTATION] was a material factor in the Company's decision to hire you for the position of [JOB TITLE]. Had the true information been known, the Company would not have extended an offer of employment.","Skipping this clause when the employee's role did not obviously require the falsified credential. Without a reliance statement, the materiality of the misrepresentation is harder to establish.",{"name":301,"plain_english":302,"sample_language":303,"common_mistake":304},"Final pay and benefits statement","Confirms when and how the employee will receive their final paycheck, the treatment of accrued vacation, and the status of benefits after the effective date.","Your final pay, including all wages earned through [DATE] and [accrued vacation / any applicable severance], will be issued on [DATE] via [METHOD]. Your benefits coverage will end on [DATE]; information on COBRA continuation will be mailed separately.","Omitting the final pay date entirely. Most jurisdictions impose a deadline for final wage payment after termination — failing to state or meet it can create a separate wage-claim liability.",{"name":306,"plain_english":307,"sample_language":308,"common_mistake":309},"Return of company property","Lists property the employee must return — equipment, access cards, documents, credentials — and the deadline and method for doing so.","You are required to return all Company property, including [LAPTOP / ACCESS BADGE / DOCUMENTS / KEYS], to [NAME / LOCATION] no later than [DATE]. Failure to return property may result in deductions from final pay to the extent permitted by applicable law.","Listing property categories so broadly that the employee does not know what specifically to return. A clear, itemized list prevents disputes about what was or was not handed back.",{"name":311,"plain_english":312,"sample_language":313,"common_mistake":314},"Confidentiality reminder","Reminds the employee that any confidentiality or non-disclosure obligations from their employment agreement survive termination.","Your obligations under the Confidentiality Agreement dated [DATE] remain in full force and effect following your separation. You must not disclose, use, or retain any proprietary or confidential information of [COMPANY NAME].","Referencing a confidentiality agreement without confirming the date or that the employee signed it. If the agreement cannot be located, this clause becomes unenforceable.",{"name":316,"plain_english":317,"sample_language":318,"common_mistake":319},"Closing and authorized signature block","Closes the letter professionally, provides a contact for questions, and includes the name, title, and signature line of the authorized HR or management representative.","If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact [HR CONTACT NAME] at [EMAIL / PHONE]. Sincerely, [AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY NAME] | [TITLE] | [COMPANY NAME]","Having an unauthorized employee sign the letter — e.g., a direct supervisor without HR authority. The signatory should be an HR officer or senior manager with documented authority to terminate.",[321,326,331,336,341,346,351],{"step":322,"title":323,"description":324,"tip":325},1,"Confirm the investigation and decision are complete","Before drafting the letter, ensure your HR investigation is documented — gather the original application, the background check report or other evidence of falsification, and notes from any employee interview conducted.","The letter is the final step, not the investigation tool. Issue it only after the decision to terminate is firm and documented separately.",{"step":327,"title":328,"description":329,"tip":330},2,"Enter the parties' details and effective date","Fill in the employer's legal name, the employee's full legal name as it appears in payroll records, and the specific calendar date on which termination takes effect.","Set the effective date to match your jurisdiction's final-pay deadline requirements — in many US states, final wages are due on the next regular payday or sooner.",{"step":332,"title":333,"description":334,"tip":335},3,"Describe the false information with specifics","Name the exact credential, record, or statement that was falsified — degree title and institution, prior employer name, certification number, or any other concrete detail. Include the date the misrepresentation was discovered and the source.","Quote the employee's original application language directly, then state what the verified facts show. Side-by-side specificity makes the discrepancy undeniable.",{"step":337,"title":338,"description":339,"tip":340},4,"Reference the policy or agreement violated","Cite the section number of the application certification, employee handbook policy, or employment contract clause the employee breached by providing false information.","If your application includes an 'I certify the above is true' statement, quote that exact language — it is your clearest evidence of the employee's representation.",{"step":342,"title":343,"description":344,"tip":345},5,"Complete the final pay and benefits section","State the exact final pay date, the payment method, and how accrued paid time off is treated under your policy or applicable state law. Note the benefits end date and confirm COBRA notice will be sent if applicable.","Check your state's wage payment statute for the deadline — California requires final wages on the last day of employment for involuntary terminations.",{"step":347,"title":348,"description":349,"tip":350},6,"List company property to be returned","Itemize every piece of company property the employee holds — laptop model and serial number, access badge number, mobile device, physical keys, and any confidential documents.","Preparing a property return receipt for the employee to sign at handover removes any later dispute about what was returned.",{"step":352,"title":353,"description":354,"tip":355},7,"Have the letter reviewed and signed by an authorized person","Route the completed letter through HR or a senior manager with termination authority before delivery. Deliver it in person if possible, or by certified mail with return receipt.","Keep a copy of the signed letter, delivery confirmation, and the underlying investigation file in the employee's HR record for at least three years.",[357,361,365,369],{"mistake":358,"why_it_matters":359,"fix":360},"Vague description of the falsification","A letter that says only 'discrepancies were found' gives the employee grounds to claim they were not told what the actual problem was, complicating any unemployment claim or lawsuit defense.","State the specific credential, record, or statement that was false, the date it was submitted, and the evidence that proves the falsification.",{"mistake":362,"why_it_matters":363,"fix":364},"Omitting the effective termination date","Without a specific date, both parties may disagree on when employment ended, creating wage liability and benefits continuation disputes.","State the effective date explicitly in the opening paragraph — e.g., 'effective Friday, May 9, 2026' — and repeat it in the final pay section.",{"mistake":366,"why_it_matters":367,"fix":368},"No reference to the policy or certification the employee signed","Without connecting the falsehood to a contractual or policy obligation, the letter documents a fact but not a breach — making the for-cause basis harder to defend.","Quote the specific policy section or application certification language the employee acknowledged, and state how their conduct violated it.",{"mistake":370,"why_it_matters":371,"fix":372},"Failing to note final pay obligations","Most jurisdictions impose statutory deadlines for final wage payment after involuntary termination. Missing them creates a separate wage-claim exposure independent of the termination itself.","Research and state the applicable final-pay deadline for your state or province and confirm the payment method in the letter.",[374,377,380,383,386,389,392,395],{"question":375,"answer":376},"Can an employer terminate an employee for providing false information?","Yes. Providing materially false information on an employment application or in company records is generally recognized as legitimate grounds for termination for cause in most jurisdictions. Courts and employment tribunals typically uphold such dismissals when the employer can document what was falsified, when it was discovered, and that the employee certified the accuracy of the information at the time of hiring. Consult an employment attorney if the circumstances are complex.\n",{"question":378,"answer":379},"Does a termination for false information require prior warning?","No. Unlike performance-based dismissals, termination for falsifying records or misrepresenting credentials is typically treated as a fundamental breach of trust that does not require a prior warning or progressive discipline process. The key is that the employer has clear evidence of the falsification and can show it was material to the hiring decision.\n",{"question":381,"answer":382},"What documentation should an employer keep when terminating for false information?","Retain the original employment application with the employee's certification, the background check report or other evidence of the discrepancy, any notes from an HR investigation interview, the signed termination notice, and proof of delivery. This file should be kept for at least three to five years, or longer if litigation is anticipated.\n",{"question":384,"answer":385},"Is the employee entitled to severance when terminated for providing false information?","In most cases, no. Termination for cause based on material misrepresentation typically eliminates any contractual or discretionary severance obligation. However, statutory minimums in some provinces and countries — such as Ontario or the UK — may still apply unless the falsification rises to a level that constitutes gross misconduct. Review your employment contract and local law before confirming the severance position in the letter.\n",{"question":387,"answer":388},"Should the termination letter be delivered in person or by mail?","In-person delivery is generally preferred because it creates a clear record of receipt and allows the employer to collect company property at the same time. If in-person delivery is not possible, send the letter by certified mail with return receipt requested, and follow up with an email copy. Document the delivery method and date in the employee's file.\n",{"question":390,"answer":391},"What if the employee denies providing false information?","If an employee contests the allegation, having a documented investigation file — original application, verification report, and any interview notes — is what protects the employer. The letter should state facts, not characterizations. If a dispute escalates to an employment tribunal or lawsuit, the employer's ability to produce that documentation is what determines the outcome.\n",{"question":393,"answer":394},"Can the employee file for unemployment benefits after being terminated for false information?","Eligibility for unemployment benefits after a for-cause termination depends on jurisdiction. In many US states, a termination for misconduct — including deliberate falsification — disqualifies the employee from receiving benefits. The employer typically submits the termination notice and investigation records to the state agency as evidence. Rules vary significantly by state, so review your state's unemployment statute.\n",{"question":396,"answer":397},"Does this letter need to be signed by both parties?","No. A termination notice is a unilateral employer communication — it does not require the employee's signature to be valid. The employer's authorized representative signs the letter. The employee may be asked to sign a separate acknowledgment of receipt, but refusing to do so does not invalidate the termination.\n",[399,403,407,411],{"industry":400,"icon_asset_id":401,"specifics":402},"Healthcare","industry-healthtech","Falsified clinical licenses or certifications pose direct patient safety risks, making prompt documented termination critical for regulatory compliance and liability protection.",{"industry":404,"icon_asset_id":405,"specifics":406},"Financial Services","industry-fintech","Misrepresented FINRA registrations, CPA credentials, or prior employment at regulated firms can trigger regulatory scrutiny of the employer itself if not addressed quickly.",{"industry":408,"icon_asset_id":409,"specifics":410},"Construction and Trades","industry-construction","Falsified trade certifications or safety training records expose employers to worksite liability and regulatory fines if the employee performs work requiring a genuine credential.",{"industry":412,"icon_asset_id":413,"specifics":414},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Law firms, accounting firms, and consultancies face reputational and malpractice exposure when an employee misrepresents a bar admission, CPA license, or degree used to service clients.",[416,418,420,423],{"vs":90,"vs_template_id":226,"summary":417},"A general employee dismissal letter documents a termination decision without specifying a cause category. The Notice of Termination for False Employee Information is cause-specific — it records the exact misrepresentation, ties it to a policy breach, and establishes the materiality of the falsehood. Use the general dismissal letter when cause is performance or conduct unrelated to falsification.",{"vs":229,"vs_template_id":230,"summary":419},"A performance-based termination notice documents a pattern of underperformance and typically references prior warnings or PIPs. The false information notice addresses a single disqualifying act of dishonesty that does not require progressive discipline. The two documents serve very different factual and legal scenarios.",{"vs":237,"vs_template_id":421,"summary":422},"written-warning-letter-D512","A written warning is issued when an employer wants to put an employee on notice about correctable behavior before termination. Falsification of employment records is generally not a correctable behavior — the misrepresentation already occurred and the trust relationship is broken. A warning letter is the wrong tool when the decision to terminate for cause has already been made.",{"vs":233,"vs_template_id":234,"summary":424},"A layoff notice documents an involuntary separation driven by business conditions rather than employee conduct. It typically includes severance and WARN Act notice where applicable. A notice for false information is a for-cause termination — no severance is generally owed, and the reason for separation is the employee's own dishonesty rather than an organizational decision.",{"use_template":426,"template_plus_review":430,"custom_drafted":434},{"best_for":427,"cost":428,"time":429},"HR managers and small business owners handling a straightforward falsification case with clear documented evidence","Free","15–30 minutes",{"best_for":431,"cost":432,"time":433},"Cases involving a senior employee, a disputed falsification, or a regulated industry where the credential mattered for compliance","$150–$400 for an employment attorney review","1–2 days",{"best_for":435,"cost":436,"time":437},"Complex dismissals with potential wrongful termination exposure, union agreements, or cross-border employment","$500–$1,500+","3–7 days",[226,230,238,439,440,441,442,443,444,445,446,447],"notice-of-termination-D517","employment-agreement_at-will-employee-D541","job-offer-letter-long-D12769","employee-handbook-D712","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","how-to-review-employee-performance-D12595","employee-termination-policy-D13489","reference-check-letter-D601",{"emit_how_to":449,"emit_defined_term":449},true,{"primary_folder":161,"secondary_folder":451,"document_type":452,"industry":453,"business_stage":454,"tags":455,"confidence":460},"transfers-terminations-and-releases","notice","general","all-stages",[456,452,457,458,459],"termination","employment","hr","legal",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Notice of Termination for False Employee Information?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Notice of Termination for False Employee Information\u003C/strong> is a formal employer letter that documents and delivers the dismissal of an employee who provided materially false, fabricated, or misleading information during the hiring process or in official company records. It identifies the specific misrepresentation discovered, connects it to the policy or certification the employee violated, states the effective termination date, and confirms final pay and property-return obligations. Unlike a general dismissal letter, this notice is cause-specific — it creates a precise written record of the dishonesty and the employer's reliance on it, which is what protects the organization if the termination is later disputed.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Terminating an employee for falsifying records without a written, cause-specific notice leaves your organization exposed on multiple fronts. Without documentation of what was falsified and why it mattered, a former employee can credibly claim they were dismissed arbitrarily — or that the real reason was something unlawful. HR files with no paper trail are the leading reason employers lose unemployment claims and wrongful-termination challenges they should win. A properly completed notice records the exact misrepresentation, the evidence that uncovered it, the policy breach, and the final pay terms in one document — giving your HR file everything it needs to defend the decision. This template gives you that structure in a professionally worded format you can complete, review, and deliver in under an hour.\u003C/p>\n",1781186022055]