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The Termination Letter To Employer is a crucial document in German employment relationships, serving as the formal instrument through which an employee initiates the termination of their employment contract. Under German law, such termination must strictly comply with the written form requirement (Schriftformerfordernis) and observe statutory notice periods, which vary based on length of service. This document is essential when an employee decides to end their employment relationship, whether due to career advancement, personal reasons, or other circumstances. The letter must include specific components to be legally valid, including personal details, clear termination statement, proper notice period calculation, and formal signature. Given Germany's employee-protective legal framework, the document must be carefully drafted to ensure compliance with the German Civil Code (BGB), Protection Against Dismissal Act (KSchG), and any applicable collective agreements or company-specific regulations.

1. Personal Information and Date: Full name, address, employee ID (if applicable), and current date

2. Recipient Details: Company name, relevant department/manager, and complete address

3. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a termination letter (Kündigung)

4. Statement of Termination: Clear and unambiguous declaration of employment termination

5. Notice Period: Specific last working day in accordance with legal notice period requirements

6. Request for Employment Certificate: Request for a qualified employment certificate (qualifiziertes Arbeitszeugnis)

7. Handover Statement: Commitment to properly hand over all company property and ongoing work

8. Formal Closing: Professional closing, space for signature, and your printed name