EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION NOTICE

(Arizona – At-Will Employment)

[Company Letterhead]
[Company Legal Name]
[Street Address] • [City], AZ [ZIP] • [Phone] • [Email]

I. DOCUMENT HEADER

Date: [DATE]
To: [EMPLOYEE LEGAL NAME], (“Employee”)
From: [AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY NAME / TITLE], on behalf of [COMPANY LEGAL NAME], an Arizona [corporation/LLC/etc.] (“Company”)
Re: Notice of Involuntary Termination of Employment – Effective [TERMINATION DATE] (“Termination Date”)

Recitals

A. Employee has been employed by Company on an at-will basis since [HIRE DATE].
B. Company has elected to terminate Employee’s employment effective as of the Termination Date, subject to the terms and information set forth herein.

II. DEFINITIONS

For ease of reference, the following capitalized terms shall have the meanings indicated below. Terms defined herein shall apply equally to singular and plural forms.

“COBRA” means the continuation-of-coverage requirements under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, 29 U.S.C. § 1161 et seq.

“Final Paycheck” means all wages, accrued and unused paid time off (if applicable under Company policy), and any other amounts due to Employee on or before the Final Pay Deadline.

“Final Pay Deadline” means the earlier of (i) seven (7) working days after the Termination Date, or (ii) the next regular payday, in accordance with A.R.S. § 23-353.

“Protected Information” means Company trade secrets and confidential or proprietary information, whether written, oral, or electronic.

III. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS

1. Termination of Employment
   1.1 Employee’s at-will employment with Company shall cease as of the Termination Date.
   1.2 Employee shall immediately discontinue holding out as a Company employee and shall not commit any act or omission reasonably calculated to bind Company post-termination.

2. Final Pay & Accrued Benefits
   2.1 Company will issue the Final Paycheck (net of applicable withholdings) no later than the Final Pay Deadline.
   2.2 Itemized Final Paycheck information:
   • Regular wages through Termination Date: $ [AMOUNT]
   • Accrued, unused PTO: [HOURS / AMOUNT]
   • [Other amounts]: $ [AMOUNT]
   2.3 Delivery Method: [Direct deposit / Mailed check / Pick-up].

3. Health Insurance & COBRA Rights
   3.1 Group health coverage will terminate at 11:59 p.m. on [TERMINATION DATE or LAST DAY OF MONTH].
   3.2 Within the statutory period, Employee will receive a separate COBRA Election Notice from [PLAN ADMINISTRATOR] detailing rights to continue coverage at Employee’s expense.

4. Unemployment Insurance
   Employee may be eligible to apply for unemployment benefits administered by the Arizona Department of Economic Security (“DES”). Eligibility determinations are made solely by DES.

5. Return of Company Property
   On or before the Termination Date, Employee shall return all Company property, including, without limitation: keys, fobs, credit cards, computers, mobile devices, documents, and all items containing Protected Information.

6. Confidentiality & Continuing Obligations
   Employee reaffirms any existing confidentiality, non-competition, or non-solicitation covenants. All Protected Information remains the exclusive property of Company.

7. References & Internal Inquiries
   All reference requests shall be directed to [HR CONTACT NAME], [TITLE], at [CONTACT INFORMATION]. Company’s standard policy is to provide dates of employment and position(s) held unless otherwise required by law.

[// GUIDANCE: Insert Section 8 below ONLY if Company elects to offer severance or require a release.]
8. Conditional Severance Pay [OPTIONAL]
8.1 In exchange for a full release of claims and other customary covenants, Company is willing to provide severance in the gross amount of $ [SEVERANCE AMOUNT], less applicable withholdings, payable per Company’s normal payroll schedule.
8.2 Severance is contingent upon Employee executing and not revoking the enclosed Separation Agreement and General Release within the time periods prescribed therein.

IV. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES

Employee represents and warrants that:
a) All Company property in Employee’s possession will be returned by the Termination Date;
b) Employee has not transferred or disclosed any Protected Information to unauthorized persons; and
c) Employee has accurately reported all time worked and has no unreported work-related injuries.

These representations shall survive the Termination Date.

V. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS

1. Non-Disparagement
   Employee shall refrain from making any statement or taking any action reasonably likely to disparage Company, its affiliates, or their respective officers, directors, or employees.

2. Cooperation
   Upon reasonable notice, Employee agrees to cooperate with Company in connection with transitional matters or pending proceedings in which Employee’s knowledge or testimony is relevant.

VI. DEFAULT & REMEDIES

In the event Employee breaches Sections III-6, V-1, or V-2, Company reserves all rights and remedies at law or in equity, including injunctive relief, damages, and, where applicable, recovery of attorney fees and costs.

VII. RISK ALLOCATION

Indemnification, limitation of liability, insurance, and force majeure provisions are not applicable to this Employment Termination Notice.

VIII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

1. Governing Law
   This Notice, and any dispute arising herefrom, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.

2. Forum Selection
   The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state courts located in [COUNTY], Arizona.

3. Arbitration; Jury Waiver
   Not applicable.

IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Entire Notice
   This Notice contains the complete statement of the matters addressed herein and supersedes any prior communications regarding the subject matter.

2. Amendment & Waiver
   No modification or waiver shall be effective unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Company.

3. Severability
   If any provision of this Notice is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

4. No Admission
   Nothing herein constitutes an admission of liability or wrongdoing by either party.

X. EXECUTION BLOCK

Please signify receipt and acknowledgment by signing below and returning this Notice to [HR CONTACT EMAIL] no later than [DATE].

[// GUIDANCE: Provide Employee with mandatory COBRA Election Notice, Arizona DES unemployment pamphlet, final paycheck, and any separation agreement (if applicable) contemporaneously with, or as otherwise required by law.]