Best Practices for Employee Termination-Best Practices for Employee Termination

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In this presentation titled "Best Practices for Employee Termination", Carla Dabic discusses the importance of proper documentation and procedures when terminating an employee. She starts off by sharing a story and highlighting the potential pitfalls of terminating an employee without proper documentation. Carla emphasizes that while employers have rights in termination, employees also have rights, and terminating an employee without proper cause can lead to lawsuits. She explains the various protections that employees have, such as protection against discrimination and retaliation, and advises employers to have clear policies and procedures in place to protect themselves. Carla discusses the importance of creating an employee handbook with policies on at-will employment, equal employment opportunity, harassment and discrimination, and workplace violence, among others. She also emphasizes the need for thorough documentation, including performance reviews, warnings, and any instances of inappropriate conduct. Carla suggests using progressive discipline and last-chance agreements to give employees an opportunity to improve before termination. She provides guidelines for termination meetings, including explaining the reason for termination and providing support resources for the employee. Carla cautions against escorting employees out of the premises and recommends taking the high road for a dignified termination. She concludes by emphasizing the importance of documentation and providing support to terminated employees in order to minimize legal risks and maintain the reputation of the company.

Keywords

Employee Termination

Proper Documentation

Termination Procedures

Employee Rights

Lawsuits

Employee Protections

Employee Handbook

Thorough Documentation

Progressive Discipline