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The Gross Misconduct Dismissal Letter is a critical document used in German employment law when an employer needs to terminate an employment relationship immediately due to serious violations of employment duties or trust. This document must comply with §626 of the German Civil Code (BGB) and the Protection Against Dismissal Act (KSchG), requiring the employer to issue the termination within two weeks of becoming aware of the misconduct. The letter must detail the specific incidents constituting gross misconduct, reference supporting evidence, and include mandatory legal notices. It's particularly important that the document addresses works council consultation requirements where applicable and informs the employee of their legal rights, including the three-week period to challenge the dismissal before the labor court.

1. Letter Header: Company letterhead, date, and formal addressing of the employee including their full name and address

2. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a termination notice for gross misconduct (Außerordentliche Kündigung aus wichtigem Grund)

3. Notice of Immediate Termination: Clear and unambiguous statement of immediate employment termination with reference to §626 BGB

4. Description of Misconduct: Detailed description of the specific misconduct, including dates, times, and circumstances that justify immediate termination

5. Legal Grounds: Reference to relevant employment contract clauses, workplace policies, and legal provisions that have been violated

6. Return of Company Property: List of company property that must be returned and the process for doing so

7. Final Payment Information: Information about final salary payment, outstanding vacation days, and other financial settlements

8. Legal Notice Section: Information about the employee's right to challenge the dismissal and the applicable deadline (three weeks under the KSchG)

9. Signature Block: Company representative's name, title, and signature