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

November 6, 2007

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The proper way to layoff an employee is for behavioral problems such as poor productivity, tardiness or missing work. You've probably hired a replacement and are ready to move forward with the new worker. The jobholder is begging for her job, and her concerns are likely heartfelt. Once you have fulfilled these guidelines and the employee still refuses to change their work habits, proceeding with termination is the only outlet, whether a contract exists or not. The key is to recognize it and manage it properly. The conditions of your lay off will have an impact on your final paycheck, dismissal package, and your final benefits although we will discuss these with the finance department to ensure that you reimburse the business appropriately. You don't want to stray and give the separated worker any legal footing. Write the warning immediately after talking with the worker and doing any investigating. o If you're firing the worker, you should prepare a dismissal package, write a layoff letter and hold a termination meeting. You should also attach any applicable firm policies and state or Federal policies relevant to the downsizing. When Not to Use a Memorandum of Termination Sample.

The reasons for this layoff are as follows: (You should include your specific evidence here. So when you don't give a reason for a termination, the employee can only believe you're dismissing her for an unlawful reason which you don't want to talk about. This knowledge will aid you plan your strategy for getting rid of the problem worker. Then you have no other choice but to separate the employee. Simply, the jobholder isn't at fault for her dismissal.

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