How To Fire Employees Ethically and Legally
Discover how thoughtful preparation and following established best practices are not only important when letting an employee go, but can also reduce stress and negativity. The instructor begins with an overview of the termination process, and covers things to consider before a termination, including options for dealing with serious offenses. He moves on to explore the process of determining if termination is appropriate, preparing documentation, and conducting the termination meeting.
Do you need to fire an employee? If you have taken the necessary steps to help the employee improve their work performance—and the steps are not working—it may be time. Most employers wait way past the optimal time to fire an employee because they are concerned about legal issues and employee morale issues. These are the legal, ethical steps to take when you fire employees.
Ensure that the company's actions, as you prepare to let an employee go, are above reproach. How you fire an employee sends a powerful message to your remaining staff—either positive or negative. Employment termination is the last step in an extended employee coaching process. Use it as a last resort when performance coaching hasn't worked.
