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- AVERTfirst HR: Discipline and Terminate
Six steps to help when things don't go well with employees: have standard disciplinary system; document everything; follow involutary termination procedures; conduct exit interviews; cover bases re: COBRA, unemployment claims, etc.
- eHow: eHow to Fire an Employee
"No one but Catbert enjoys firing anyone, even when it's unavoidable. It won't be fun, but here's how to do it right."
- HRMGuide.net: Tips for Handling Layoffs
A recommended five-step process for managers to ensure a successful termination.
- HRNext: Termination of Employment
Sample termination of employment and severance pay policy.
- HROne: Disciplining and Firing
Collection of articles about disciplinary meetings, methods and policies; documentation; employee retention; employee references; exit interviews; firing and firing procedures; outplacement.
- Nolo's Legal Encyclopedia: Losing or Leaving a Job FAQ
"While employers have traditionally had a free hand to hire and fire in the workplace, a number of recent laws and legal rulings restrict these rights."
- SFGate: Having a Heart Can Make Job Cuts Easier to Handle
"In short, be nice." Communicate in person, remember the survivors, don't waffle or fudge, be generous, offer emotional support, provide job hunt help.
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