EMPLOYEE TERMINATION PROCESS- BLOG 4

 EMPLOYEE TERMINATION PROCESS

The line “You are fired...!” is not lied in a single process whereas a company can terminate an employee without proper documentation. Termination is given for uncontrollable situation of company against the employee’s act in the work place. Employee termination law is very strict and can enforce to sue the entire company, if there is no valid reason for the termination.

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Types of termination

-Being Fired: Being fired is usually thought to be the employees fault and considered to be dishonorable and sign of failure.

-Being Laid Off: The phrase "layoff" refers to a less severe form of involuntary termination.

-Attrition: Attrition is a method used by some companies to reduce their staff. The corporation does not force anyone to quit under this scheme, but those who leave voluntarily are not replaced.

-Mutual –Agreement termination: Some terminations are mutually agreed upon by both the employer and the employee.

-Forced resignation: Firms that want an employee to quit freely but don't want to fire him or her may deteriorate the employee's working conditions in the hopes that he or she would depart "voluntarily."

Reasons for the employee termination

Following reasons are mainly considered for the termination process. [indeed.com, 2021]

·         Discriminatory behavior: Employee behavior is against to the law and order of the company and leads to the damage to the assets, employees etc.

·         Harassment: Against another employer e.g: sexual harassment

·         Physical violence: Against another worker by doing physical damage to them.

·         Criminal activities: Acts against the company’s law

·         Insubordination: no coordination between other co-workers.

·         Incompetence: Insufficient skill to fulfill company’s need for a long term

·         Attendance problem: Improper attendance leads to poor performance.

Employee termination procedures & policies

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1.      Bringing the situation to the employee’s consideration

     By giving a clear idea about what the employer has done to the same person properly, will make him/her to think and admit.

2.      Giving a try to make improvements to the employer

  Insufficient attitude and behaviors will lead to unnecessary disputes, therefore giving a brief explanation for them regarding these, will make them aware of these and they will understand what they have done.

3.      Informing Human resource panel regarding the issue of employer

 Prior informing by proper document is very important to the higher officials or to the human resource manager.

Determining most appropriate setups and documents for the proper termination 

Include, entire case file with correct laws and labor ordinance to make sure the fault of employer very clear and the corrective measures within a single report to the department heads.

5.      Discussion of actions to be taken

    Based on the documents submitted, HR department will conduct panel meeting and will take action against the employer.

6.     Properly informing to the employer

      Informing the action taken by the company to the employer in a proper way.

    Remove the employee for the work place and keep a copy of case file with the company for future reference.

 Conclusion

Proper planning the employee termination process in advance, with proper law oriented documents which can save the company as well as the employee’s future. Moreover, solving the disputes and issues as much as possible can minimize the termination process unless it not necessary to do so

 References.

indeed.com, 2021, 8 Steps for Effectively Terminating an Employee, Available at: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/terminate-an-employee, [Accessed on 2021.11.29]

hrone.com, 2021, Employee Termination in China from Employer’s Perspective, Available at: https://www.hrone.com/employee-termination-china-employers-perspective/. [Accessed on 2021.11.29]

startuphrtoolkit.com, 2021, Employee Termination Policy & Procedures in India, Available at: https://www.startuphrtoolkit.com/employee-termination-policy/ [Accessed on 2021.11.29]