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November 4, 2008

EU estimates eurozone has slumped into recession (AFP) (Insubordination)

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

AFP - The 15 countries using the euro have slumped into a shallow recession in the face of the worst financial crisis in generations, the European Commission estimated on Monday.


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The Benefits Of Using Sample Employee dismissal Notifications. When downsizing a business, there may be some legislation that mandates time allowed for an employee notice of dismissal. You don't want to blame the high-risk worker for poor productivity or misbehavior.

While a dismissal is always a regrettable and naturally emotional, it is far better to give everyone a day or so to cool off before beginning the layoff. Some conditions of employment are common knowledge, and you don't need to write hundred-page employment rulebooks to protect yourself from rogue workforce. Now and then financial issues or downsizing will require you to ax a good worker, or even one that you liked personally. Perhaps someday he'll lastly take the hint and shape up or leave the business. Without sounding too rough, you should let them know that revealing this secret is grounds for separation. The 5% applies to staff and non-exempts, while the upper limit is for senior executive programs. Remember former personnel can begin a smear campaign against you and your business and this will only add to your current problems. This meeting is mostly off-site and a few days after the layoff. The firing of employees is also difficult for the worker in question. This is all part of the hiring and sacking an employee. Unfortunately, dimissing personnel is part of doing company. You must send a copy of the termination notice to the employee by certified mail.

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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.