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Dear Andrew, I am writing to tell you that on August 7th, 2006, I am dimissing your employment here at the Traveling Poetry Bag Shop. This is the generic opening line and it should work fine for you. By telling them white lies to keep their ego intact, you only take away an opportunity for them to see how they have acted or performed, and possibly in their next job they can do better. If you were the ex-worker's supervisor, you'll likely be your own "star witness." Since you have had the most dealings with the jobholder, you're the best individual to testify about his behavior. If you give more than one reason, the jobholder's legal counselor will have an easier job. Finally, make sure you explain the rationale for the firing. Information for Employers: Gross misconduct Definition. Owners and managers dole out worker reprimands many different ways, but by being up-front with employees about the rules, enforcing those rules and fostering group spirit in the workplace, many personnel will react positively. And, you tell him 3 times you'll fire him if his performance doesn't improve. In this case, you should box up the articles and either put them in a safe place where the employee can later pick them up or mail them to that person. In summary, we're offering you extra severance benefits in return for your agreement to waive claims about your employment against [Your small business] and its representatives.

If it doesn't, then continue with a oral notification on the next incident. In no instance, should you discuss it with other workers. If this is the case, you can still work at avoiding a termination by discussing the problem with the worker. As I stated obviously in your final notification, you were to (list specific directives) to correct (the performance related issue). If the worker continues to be bad, however, you'll have no choice but to carry through with rehabilitative actions.