How to Terminate an Employee

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Handling an employee termination can be a scary and emotional event. Unfortunately, sometimes it is necessary. These tips will give you something to ponder as you prepare to handle a termination.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Calmness
• Kleenex

1. 1
   Find a private office so you can maintain the employee's personal dignity. If possible, have another member of the management group present when you notify the employee that he is terminated from employment.
   
2. 2
   Make certain you have worked out all the details on the termination ahead of time. This includes the amounts and dates of pay checks as well as benefits information.
   
3. 3
   Write down, in a couple of short sentences, what you need to say to the employee. Something like, "I am sorry to inform you that your employment is terminated as a result of company restructuring. You will be paid through May 4 and will receive two weeks severance pay. Any vacation you have earned will also be paid with your final check."
   
4. 4
   If the employee has questions that you are unable to answer at the time, advise her that you will call her with an answer, the next day if possible. Follow through on any promises you make as they will be waiting to hear from you.
   
5. 5
   Give the employee a few moments to express their emotional response, but don't linger too long. Allow them to leave immediately or, if possible, accompany them to their workstation so they can gather their belongings.
   
6. 6
   If she wishes to come back to do this, advise her that you will clean out her desk and will send the personal contents to her address. Do not allow her to return to her workstation at a later date. She can, however, come to the company lobby to pick up her possessions.

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