Why you must take quick action when you have a problem employee. Step-by-step procedure for termination of employees.

July 20, 2008

Written Reprimand - In reference to our prior meeting held on

The common sense approach to termination of employees.

In reference to our prior meeting held on (specify the date of the meeting /meetings), I hereby state that your service with (specify the name of the business) is separated. And, you must keep this promise. Due to business pressures, the Business is separating your employment effective ________. Here you inform the insubordinate worker exactly what you expect of him and what he should do to correct the problem. For example, the sample and ideas should support your need to make the lay off but should encourage a distant, yet compassionate voice. And it'll make the employee angry with you, instead of at herself where the fault of the dismissal normally lies. If your small business involves working with other people, like in nursing, you also have the right and duty to demand that your workforce wear clean clothing and that they wash their hands mostly. As of today, the date of termination, it is essential that you return any remaining company property that is still in your possession, as well as any company identification badges, computer log-in passwords or firm credit and debit cards.

In layman's terms, this means an employer makes a change in the jobholder's situation which would cause any reasonable employee to resign from her or his position. Employee gross misconduct often takes the form of disrespectful attitude and behavior. Each of these warnings (and lay off notice) adequately document any sacking for poor performance and conduct. But, you must start the method and be ready to sack if the jobholder doesn't improve, which is likely. But if a verbal notice does not work then the manager must resort to a written notice notification. Or, of course, you may have terminated the employee for bad behavior or poor work productivity. Simply citing your worker with a memorandum of reprimand may improve your employee's work performance, but often it won't have a lasting effect.

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The common sense approach to termination of employees.