Why you must get rid of bad employees if reprimands don't work.

December 15, 2007

Frankly, it's just a company decision. Include the (Terminating Employees)

A new concept in employee termination and discipline

Frankly, it's just a company decision. Include the Reason in the lay off Memorandum. If you ever again [exhibit specific bad behaviors] or have other productivity drops, you must expect further discipline which could include immediate dismissal. A problem employee can negatively impact the company by projecting a misrepresentation of your small company onto potential clients. If the jobholder's personal life is interfering with work, use the company's counseling services. Employee terminations are stressful for both the supervisor and the jobholder. Worried about Sacking that Difficult worker?

In today's society, you should follow a proven layoff method to avoid lawsuits. This obviously tells the jobholder that if their performance does not significantly improve within 30 days, they will face termination. For more details on COBRA and your responsibilities, see Chapter 8 - Step 10. (This gets the focus off the fired worker and on the work, where it should be.) Giving no reason or a stupid reason will only cost you more money. In total, there are roughly two dozen laws that protect workforce from being dismissed. It's possible your ex-worker will own the company. And remember while the worker may be innovative, it is your responsibility to make sure the business's overall wants are met. By putting the dismissal policies in writing for everyone to read, it evens the playing field.
Generally, letters of reprimand are used for an infraction of a State or … acknowledgment by having the employee sign and date the LETTER OF REPRIMAND. … Continue

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A new concept in employee termination and discipline