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

September 29, 2011

Since most workers are good (Lay Off Employee) and hard personnel,

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

Since most workers are good and hard personnel, it's to everyone's best interest (both personnel and managers) for companies to share honest opinions about ex-personnel. The procedure creates stress not only for the personnel but also for you, as the boss. Remember this rule, "if it's not written down, it didn't happen." So without written proof, the hearing officer won't believe your side of the story. Today, many companies have dismissed their employees in various ways, from text messages to memos. Unemployment benefits typically doesn't cover all the jobholder's living expenses, but the extra cash gives the worker enough time to find another job. When you do have problems with a jobholder, you must document it with the disciplinary action you took. You can use this information not only for separating corporate executives, but also for separating partners and trusted lieutenants in small businesses. When developing your sacking disabled worker polices, it should be similar to those you follow for dimissing your other workforce. At times personnel have troubles related to their life outside their work environment. Since the cause of termination is poor business results, you want to bring positive attention to the employee's past work.

Mostly, the worker can't sue for more than her back wages from the time of her termination to the rehire offer. Normally, any worker, whether a "problem" or not, needs help to upgrade productivity and behavior. Your terminating method will make the process go more smoothly for the sacked employee, coworkers, and the company as a whole. She knows she's not wanted at the firm and her life will be miserable. Often, you don't have to sack because the pressure forces the jobholder to resign.

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