November 14, 2008
Employee Reprimand - The Employee Factor: Firing Employees via E-mail
For gross misbehavior, you give the employee a 3-day suspension as you look into the claim. In that event, you need to be ready to follow good processes for termination. For example, suppose you lay off someone for theft after a proper investigation and review of the proof. Every remedial step should include this warning form procedure. Give the worker his final paycheck in the termination meeting if possible. Having a collection of sample employment termination notice templates readily available can make the dismissal procedure easier for the small business owner or Personnel Manager. I hate running to a legal counselor and paying at least $1,000 to answer this question for every new "tricky" lay off. You must also have at least two more people sign the agreement as witnesses and as representatives of your small company. An difficult worker is a danger to the business, other personnel and himself. List any employee counseling or special training the employer offered or the employee completed in attempts to prevent this layoff.
But it is important to be aware of the rules in this act before you fire them. As with all personnel, your firing disabled worker policy should also include discussing the issue with the worker. It is essential to be properly prepared for the dismissal meeting as this is the step that is most commonly used against employers when it comes to illegal separation lawsuits. If reprimands don't get through, you may have to lay off the difficult worker. Dismissing such people may involve a security risk to the small business if they hold keys to buildings, file cabinets, or desks.
Can you imagine your boss sending you an e-mail telling you that you are fired? It's true read the Globe and Mail article. How cowardly, disgraceful and a shocking display of Continue