Dismissal for Some Other Substantial Reason (SOSR) letter

Dismissal for Some Other Substantial Reason (SOSR) [Delete this line]

[Company name]

[Sender address]

 

[date]

[Recipient name]

[Recipient address]

 

Dear [Recipient first name],

 

Termination of Employment - Some Other Substantial Reason

I am writing further to the meeting held on [insert date] regarding your potential dismissal due to [insert substantial reason(s) for proposed termination of employment].  Unfortunately we must now advise you that the Company has taken the decision to terminate your contract of employment on the ground of some other substantial reason of a kind, as such to justify your dismissal.

For the reasons outlined below, we discussed with you the difficulty we have in continuing to employ you in your current position of [insert job title].

[Business Re-organisation:

E.g. The recent restructuring within our organszation, while not involving redundancies, has necessitated changes to employees' terms and conditions. Your refusal to accept these changes, integral to the smooth operation of the business, constitutes a valid ground for dismissal under SOSR.]

OR

[Refusal to Accept Changes to Terms and Conditions:

E.g. Despite our attempts to engage in meaningful dialogue regarding necessary modifications to your terms and conditions, your steadfast refusal to accept these changes leaves us with no alternative but to consider SOSR as a fair reason for your dismissal.]

OR

[Conflicts of Interest:

E.g. Our investigation has revealed a situation where your continued employment poses a potential conflict of interest to the business. The evidence indicates a risk to our interests, including access to sensitive commercial information and close connections with a competitor.]

OR

[Personality Clashes:

E.g. Irreconcilable differences and ongoing personality clashes between yourself and colleagues have been a source of substantial disruption to the business. Despite efforts to mitigate this through various means, the conflicts persist, warranting consideration of SOSR as a fair reason for dismissal.]

OR

[Pressure from Third Parties:

E.g. External pressures from a significant third party, [specify if applicable], have necessitated a re-evaluation of our workforce. In light of the importance of this third party to our business and the severity of the potential consequences, we find it necessary to consider SOSR as a fair reason for your dismissal.]

OR

[Breakdown in Trust and Confidence:

E.g. Regrettably, a breakdown in trust and confidence has become apparent, and reasonable attempts to rectify the situation have proven unsuccessful. SOSR is considered a fair reason for dismissal in these circumstances, acknowledging the substantial nature of the breakdown.]

This decision is not taken lightly, and we understand the impact it may have on you. We encourage you to seek advice and explore any available avenues for appeal as outlined in our internal policies.

If you have any queries or require additional information regarding this decision, please do not hesitate to contact [HR Contact].

You have the right of appeal against this decision. Your appeal should be directed to [Name | the HR Department | HR Services] within [number] days of receiving this letter. It should set out in full the reason(s) for your appeal.

 

Yours [faithfully | sincerely],

 

 

[Sender name]

[Sender job title]

[Sender telephone]
[Sender email]

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