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Relieving Letter

A letter confirming an employee has been relieved of duties, with the last working day, service period and a good-conduct note.

Who Should Use It:HR staff, managers, and former employees.
Primary Task:Confirming in writing that an employee is relieved of duties: last working day, service period, no pending dues, and a good-conduct note, with an authorised signature.
File FormatsMicrosoft Word (.docx) + PDF
CompatibilityWord, Google Docs, LibreOffice
License100% Free for Team Use
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Sample included: Example: Relieving Letter in use. Confirming in writing that an employee is relieved of duties: last working day, service period, no pending dues, and a good-conduct note, with an authorised signature.

How to Use This Template

Follow these practical steps to customize and roll out this procedure with your team:

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1. Address the letter

Write the employee's name and address, the date, and the role held.

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2. Set out the service details

Fill in the job title, department, employment dates and service period.

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3. Confirm dues and conduct

Confirm there are no pending dues or obligations, and add the good-conduct note.

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4. Sign and issue

Sign the letter, give the employee a copy, and file the signed original.