Document background
A Letter of Dismissal for Theft is a crucial document used when an employer needs to terminate an employee's contract due to proven incidents of theft in the workplace. This document, governed by Irish employment law, represents the final step in a disciplinary process that has confirmed theft through proper investigation. It must comply with Irish legislation, particularly the Unfair Dismissals Acts and the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. The letter serves multiple purposes: it formally terminates employment, documents the reasons for dismissal, outlines the evidence considered, and protects the employer from potential unfair dismissal claims. It should be issued only after a thorough investigation has been conducted and the employee has been given an opportunity to respond to the allegations, in line with principles of natural justice and fair procedures under Irish law.
