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Some straight talk from an expert on layoffs and firings. Sample layoff letter.

September 24, 2009

Your employment (Employee Misconduct) with ABC Firm will terminate effective

Terminate fairly for both your business & the employees. Our recommended approach

Your employment with ABC Firm will terminate effective immediately. Sometimes an immediate sacking is proper, but other times there are risks of legal repercussions. Otherwise we'll sack your employment with our firm. Or, if the manager fired him for gross misconduct, then you must give the bad individual a final written notice, and separate him the next time he crosses the line . Firing employees is an emotional minefield not only for the employee, but also for you. When the employee's productivity is below guideline, the solution is straightforward.

Of course, the jobholder will infer the "fit" problem is a pretext for an illegal reason. With a low risk termination, the employee is unlikely to sue and you have papers justifying the lay off for a legitimate reason. See Tool #4 in the jobholder Dismissal Toolkit for a separation contract template you can use. Once you have stated your grounds for dismissing, give the details of the firing package. The lay off of workers is difficult. Probably this last item is the most important in whether your employee will take law suit. sample notice of separation for an employee. o Pension bridging (unpaid) - Place on unpaid leave to qualify for pension benefits. Small business owners know how overwhelming a insubordinate individual can become. This includes describing the situation and detailing when you discussed the issue with the worker.

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Terminate fairly for both your business & the employees. Our recommended approach