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RELATED INFORMATION: But when you don't have a discipline policy, you must use this program. Having Production Slowed by a Difficult individual. This memorandum serves as written notification to [name]. *If you have decided to lay off the worker committing theft, have the layoff papers drawn up and cut a check for their remaining pay. If you do the right thing for the firm - separating the insubordinate individual - then you know the jobholder will find someway to sue you or stir up trouble. As a reminder, when you lay off the worker owing to "company desires," you can't refill the position for at least a year, or you risk the jobholder bringing a wrongful separation suit. As you evaluate each piece of evidence, ask yourself these questions: Don't forget to include failure to comply with any safety regulations the company must follow.

According to our business policy, I'll be placing a copy of this final written notice into your permanent employees file. It briefly outlines the problems you are having with the jobholder and spells out what will take place if the jobholder fails to correct his or her behavior. I hate to see you go." Otherwise, the separated worker will see an opening and start asking for her job back or another chance. A problem employee can negatively impact your small business by projecting a misrepresentation of the company onto potential clients. In any of these cases, firing a worker with tact and grace is important to your stress level. For example, you might say, "Personnel who fail to wash their hands after using the rest room will receive one day suspension after the first offense, three days after the second offense, and separation after the third offense." Or, it could be more general, such as "Personnel who fail to wash their hands after using the rest room will face suspension and possible dismissal." How much leeway you wish to give yourself when it comes to remedial action is up to you. Notice #4: "Medium Risk" Termination Letter - Layoff Because of Business Desires. If necessary, the dismissal notice may need to make clear retirement accounts or life insurance policies or specify who can help with transferring these benefits.