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Garden Leave Letter Template

This letter places an employee on garden leave for their remaining notice period after resigning. During garden leave, the employee will be relieved of duties but continue receiving salary and benefits, and must comply with confidentiality, non-solicitation, and availability terms.

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Garden Leave Letter Template

This letter places an employee on garden leave for their remaining notice period after resigning. During garden leave, the employee will be relieved of duties but continue receiving salary and benefits, and must comply with confidentiality, non-solicitation, and availability terms.

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Azlan Saw
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Garden Leave Letter Template

[Your Company Name]

[Employee Name]

[Employee Address]

Date

Dear [Employee Name],

Subject: Notice Period and Garden Leave

This letter refers to your resignation letter dated [Date of Resignation], which
provided notice of termination of your employment with [Your Company Name]
effective [Original Termination Date].

We acknowledge your [Number]-week notice period as outlined in your contract of


employment. However, in accordance with Clause [Clause Number] of your contract,
the company has decided to place you on garden leave for the remaining notice
period, commencing on [Start Date of Garden Leave] and ending on your official
termination date of [New Termination Date].

During your garden leave, you will be relieved of your duties and will not be required
to attend the workplace. You will continue to receive your full salary and benefits in
accordance with your employment contract.

Please be aware of the following terms and conditions associated with garden
leave:

 Confidentiality: You are still bound by the confidentiality obligations outlined


in your employment contract. This includes refraining from disclosing any
confidential company information to third parties.
 Non-Solicitation: You are prohibited from soliciting clients, employees, or
suppliers of [Your Company Name] for yourself or another employer during
the garden leave period.
 Competition: [If applicable] Your employment contract may have a clause
restricting you from taking up employment with a competitor for a specific
period following your termination. Please refer to Clause [Clause Number] of
your contract for details.
 Availability: You are required to remain available for communication from the
company during this period if necessary. Please ensure we have your
updated contact information on file.
 Company Property: On your last working day, [Date], you are required to
return all company property, including [List items; e.g., laptop, phone, security
badge, etc.].
We appreciate your contributions to [Your Company Name] and wish you all the best
in your future endeavors.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your Title]

Please note: This is a template and you may need to modify it to fit your specific
circumstances. It's important to consult with your legal counsel to ensure compliance
with employment laws and contractual obligations.

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