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Sample #3 Sample Termination Letter for Probationary Employee*

In Sample Letters and Forms
Tagged Employee Relations Handbook

– PLEASE PLACE ON YOUR DEPARTMENTAL LETTERHEAD –

DATE

NAME
CLASSIFICATION
DEPARTMENT

Dear NAME:

Due to your unsatisfactory performance as a CLASSIFICATION, you are being rejected during your probationary period effective today, in accordance with Rule XI of the Civil Service Commission Rules.

You are being rejected (due to performance concerns, unsatisfactory attendance record, etc.)

If you prefer to resign, you may do so by providing me with written notice of such by 4:00 p.m. on NEXT DAY, and this probationary rejection will be changed to a resignation.

[Add if the employee is remote: As you are no longer a San Mateo County employee, you are also required to return all County property in your possession which include [INSERT ITEMS] by DATE.

Sincerely,

MANAGER’S NAME
TITLE

cc:        DEPARTMENT HEAD
            Rocio Kiryczun, Director, Human Resources Department
            Civil Service Personnel File
            Department Personnel File

* Before issuing this letter to an employee who is eligible to “bump back” into a previous position, please contact your Employee & Labor Relations representative.

2025-08-15
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