Firing underperforming and insubordinate employees.

March 28, 2008

Firing Employees - Or once the employee exceeds the limits on

Don't let an insubordinate employee worry you. Here's what to do.

Or once the employee exceeds the limits on absences, he or she should always provide a medical excuse. This means talking with the jobholder accused of misbehavior. See Tool #4 in the worker Lay off Toolkit for a separation contract template you can use. The written warning galvanizes the employees understanding that a behavior or action is out of line with the company' policies. The method creates stress not only for the employees but also for you, as the supervisor. You can prove bad performance by setting a job standard through a job description and written expectations. This is a waste of the firm's money and of the problem worker's potential. No matter how you personally feel about a jobholder, you should act on misbehavior and end it immediately. The small company may want to add other information to the worker warning form. You must give each employee his final paycheck during the lay off meeting. The written warning template we provided shows simple and formal way to tackle disobedient or errant workers.

The letter must explain you are ending this individual's employment and give the effective date. Without strong standards for job termination, you'll find it difficult to terminate the difficult employee quickly enough. Once she had enough evidence, Melanie dismissed her incompetent worker. This meeting is for the most part off-site and a few days after the dismissal. To ensure all of the details are covered, it is helpful to create templates for letters and other written papers used in the lay off program.

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Don't let an insubordinate employee worry you. Here's what to do.