An employee discharge letter is a formal document issued by an employer to inform an employee that they have been terminated from their position after having reached the end of the employment contract, breached workplace policies, or failed to meet their performance standards. The letter should clearly communicate why the employee has been let go in order to legally protect the employer and provide evidence of the rationale behind the decision. It should also be written in a concise and clear manner while expressing empathy for the individual’s circumstances and wishing them success in their future endeavors.