Simple termination process under normal circumstances

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follow these procedures:

1. Terminate the employee with another person present as a witness.
2. The employee should told they are being terminated because it is not a good fit and  leave it at that. 
3. The Company will give the employee a letter that states that “As per our meeting today, [MONTH DAY, YEAR] , your employment is terminated effective as of [DATE]. You will be required to return all company property and are reminded of your continuing obligations under the confidentiality and IP assignment agreement dated [DATE OF AGREEMENT]. You will be paid through the last date of your employment in accordance with the company’s payroll policy.“ Then sign the letter at that time.
4. In general Company will not terminate employee for cause unless something very dramatic has happened that injured the company. Before doing so, consult with counsel.
5. If Employee asks if can he collect unemployment, the answer is yes.
6. Give employee a copy of the letter and put a copy in employee's personnel file. 
7. Make sure Company promptly locks down Employee's computer access and that company property is recovered.