A severance letter to an employee is a document that employers must provide employees who are being laid off, forgo an expected raise, or have their job description changed. This letter serves to inform the employee of the change in their employment status, provide details on any severance package they may be receiving, and officially thank them for their service. It should be written in a clear and concise manner that is free from any insinuation of blame or ill-will towards the employee. The tone used should be professional yet compassionate, expressing gratitude for the employee’s hard work and reiterating the value of the skills they learned during their employment.