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June 12, 2008

Termination - Unfortunately, you shouldn't say, "It's not working out,"

Our problem employee said after we fired him "what took you so long". He's right. Here's what we should have done.

Unfortunately, you shouldn't say, "It's not working out," and then walk the terminated employee to door and hand-over a final paycheck. The key to downgrading the risk is to build a bulletproof file against the employee. You can then use this documentation to cover yourself from potential legal ramifications if that employee claims discrimination. Therefore, this is a substantial step in the lay off procedure and you should prepare well-thought out questions.

The Effective But Gentle Dismissal of an employee. This also leaves room for a worker to file a illegal employee separation suit when you fire them for that behavior. The more likely outcome is the employee ignores your warnings or only gives a halfhearted attempt to increase. The worker will, undoubtedly, claim the "real" reason for her lay off was because she took workers' comp, and she'll get an attorney to sue you. Or, your ex-worker may be delusional and can't believe she caused her own separation. Not only is it important to have a set of workplace rules, but every worker should be familiar with them. You should account for this when developing your dimissing disabled employee policies. Not only will they help the supervisor complete the notification, but they can ensure the supervisor follows proper firm methods for dismissing. You must make clear the problem and how you expect the employee to fix it. Unemployment benefits typically doesn't cover all the worker's living expenses, but the extra cash gives the worker enough time to find another job. The wrong workforce and the wrong approach to dismissing employees can cost a business owner her or his livelihood.

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Our problem employee said after we fired him "what took you so long". He's right. Here's what we should have done.