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July 16, 2008

You present the memorandum at the firing meeting (Downsizing)

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

You present the memorandum at the firing meeting the day you fire the jobholder. So, when he wakes up on Tuesday after a Monday separation, he sees his spouse, his friends and his neighbors go to work. Sometimes, your company won't want the bad press associated with a criminal inquest, or the disruption caused by police workers. The next chapter talks about progressive discipline. Someone from Hr is mostly a good choice. You present the memorandum at the firing meeting the day you fire the employee. Simply, the employee isn't at fault for her dismissal.

Many small company owners believe they don't have to give a reason for sacking. o We won't contest your unemployment claim. When you're about to terminate an employee, it is not the time to shoot from the hip. With a high risk dismissal, the employee is probably to sue and you have little evidence to defend yourself. You can use progressive discipline for overwhelming misbehavior, but it isn't common. The worker's legal adviser will, of course, know this. So, expect to lose a few good performers due to your dispute. Generally, this date is immediately. This also leaves room for a jobholder to file a illegal employment termination suit when you layoff them for that behavior.

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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.