October 9, 2007
Dismiss Employee - Lastly when this fails, the manager can choose
Lastly when this fails, the manager can choose to dismiss the employee. It becomes your small company's proof if the employee files a improper dismissal lawsuit, so treat it with care. I only recommend doing this if. A jobholder written notice is nothing more than a note to the employee to let her or him know that job productivity has been unsatisfactory. It is also important to take note of the number of past violations the employee has and what further steps the manger should take if the behavior continues. And then, lastly, separation is the last step in progressive discipline. And by preparing with documentation and witnesses, you have an excellent chance of winning. (Probably these steps will be consistent with any investigatory policies you have.) But if you don't have a policy, then this program is proper for any gross misbehavior investigation. Even though your company has a separation notice template, there is still room for mistakes.
In recent years, we've seen a trend in small business owners placing higher importance on having exit interviews with their fired and outgoing workforce. Although this is true, you must continue with the termination. In a nutshell, the manager must behave in a professional, unbiased manner. Also, make sure to include the impact of her bad behavior on you, other workers and on the business. Having a sample memorandum reduces the possibility of mistakes during this time. After you have given her 3 warnings for her bad disposition, you can lay off her.