September 9, 2007
o You have adequately detailed the business need. (Job Termination)
o You have adequately detailed the business need. Similarly you must right away deal with other problems like gross misconduct, trouble with coworkers or any behaviors that violate business policy. You should not give a jobholder whom you dismiss "for cause" any recommendations. So when the supervisor fires a problem individual, the company has complete evidence of the employee's behavioral history.
o If the accuser's side is stronger than the accused employees, then "wrongdoing". Much like a jobholder disciplinary form, or any employment related written document, you should keep a separation notice on file. o If you're disciplining instead of sacking, you must write the final written notification according to the guidelines of Chapter 6. Therefore if an ex-worker is a cheat, delusional or bitter, she may decide to sue you for unlawful layoff. You must end the meeting on a positive note and direct her attention to leaving the building. Therefore, in her mind, an illegal reason was your motivation and she'll hire a lawyer. To make an attendance terminating legal, you must apply attendance standards evenly and not just against the bad employee. You can't separate an employee for taking FMLA leave. Therefore, you must refuse to write notices of recommendation for potentially dangerous personnel. Separated workforce may also need to sign a nondisclosure agreement and will need to return business property. o His flippant outlook during the transition period will affect the group spirit and performance of other workforce.