Dismissing an Employee

Tools for Dismissing an Employee

DISMISSING AN EMPLOYEE
List of Dos and Don’ts for Dismissing an Employee
Use this list as a quick reminder of what you should do or not do as part of the process of dismissing an employee. You can add to this list specific policies and practices within your company, as well as tips you’ve learned from experience.
Do...	Don’t...
Do become familiar with your company’s poli cies and procedures.	Don’t tell a dismissed employee that the dis missal is part of a layoff if it isn’t.
Do be informed about the legal implications of dismissing an employee. Be sure to seek legal ad vice from a knowledgeable attorney.	Don’t use statements that could leave the im pression that the employee is being dismissed for discriminatory ...