Terminating employees is a necessary part of being an employer. Terminating in a way that leaves both you and the employee with their dignity intact is an important skill to develop. There are also legal issues that can arise when you are not well prepared. Here are some do’s and don’ts to remember when terminating an employee to help you avoid legal and ethical issues. There is also a check list at the end of this article you may want to study. As you will see, there is much to consider during a termination. Termination of employment is one of the leading factors or inspirations for an employee to seek out council from a government agency or attorney, to see if they may have a legitimate claim against you. It is often wise to seek the advice of an employment expert prior to terminating any employee.
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If I could share one tip that has made a real difference in many of the offices that we work with, and will make a difference in your office, it would be: STOP HIRING WARM BODIES and placeholder employees. Employers who are intentional and structured in their interviewing and selection process have much better results. |
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As if being an employer and making ends meet and keeping patients and employees happy isn’t a large enough challenge, I’ve got additional news. Beginning in February 2010, the IRS will start a much heralded and three year long research project. (They’ll be extracting hundreds of thousands of dollars along the way in recovered taxes and penalties.) The research project is to randomly audit 6000 employers for compliance with the IRS employment tax codes. |
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If you are an employer, it’s time to batten down the proverbial hatches. The conditions that create a perfect storm for employee lawsuits are on the horizon. I know, with all the Chicken Little stories over the last year that forecasted every financial calamity known to man , it is hard to hear, yet alone heed another warning of a threat to your bottom line. I also know if you’ve survived the threats thus far (and you have because you are reading this), it’s because you listened when it counted and know that avoiding a disaster is lot better than cleaning up after it. |
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Over time, every single employer experiences some level of breakdown along the path of business ownership in trying to develop a great staff. Your breakdown might manifest itself as heartburn, burnout, burn it all down, or a total scorched earth policy when dealing with the worst of your employees. |
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