La lettre de licenciement
Example: La lettre de licenciement doit être remise en main propre.
Definition
"La lettre de licenciement" is a formal document issued by an employer to an employee, officially notifying them of the termination of their employment contract. It typically includes the reasons for dismissal and the effective date, ensuring legal clarity and compliance.
Etymology
The phrase "la lettre de licenciement" comes from French, where "lettre" means letter and "licenciement" means dismissal or termination. "Licenciement" derives from the verb "licencier," meaning to dismiss or lay off, which traces back to the Latin "licentia," meaning permission or freedom. Did you know? In French labor law, this letter is a crucial part of the dismissal process.
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"La lettre de licenciement" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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the dismissal letter