Frequently Asked Questions
What documentation am I required to give the dismissed employee?
Consult legal counsel to confirm what documentation you should provide. In general, documentation should be as brief as possible but may include details of continued benefits, severance, effective dates of termination and pay, and, possibly, a nondisclosure or noncompete agreement. The documentation should not contain explanations of the reasons for the dismissal.
If I have to dismiss someone, can I get someone else to deliver the news, or can I do it by e-mail?
The short answer is, delivering this type of message, in person, is part of your job. As painful as delivering hard news is, it’s much better to do it yourself, and in person. That’s because people ...
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