Letter format
The contents of the letter
the complete and correct information (name, address) of employee and employer
the details of the employment contract to be terminated (employment contract of X.Y.20XX)
the date on which you intend to terminate the employment relationship (this is usually only possible at the end of each month; you must also take the notice period into account
Letter template
Be aware of deadlines
during the probation period: seven calendar days
during the first year of employment: one month, from the last day of the month (e.g. if employment is terminated on 13 June and the notice period is one month, your contract will end on 31 July)
from the second to the ninth year of employment: two months, from the last day of the month
from the tenth year of employment onwards: three months, from the last day of the month
Illness or accident during the notice period
Holidays during the notice period
Protection from termination
30 days in the 1st year of work
90 days from the 2nd through 5th year
180 days starting in the 6th year