1. Terminating Employees
Team 16
Amanda Elchynski
Nicole Guidish
Rebecca Sankhi
Richard Trevisani
Mathew Young

2. Learning Objectives Define termination
Discuss the definition of discipline and why it is necessary
Discuss six key factors for progressive discipline and the steps of progressive discipline
Explain items one cannot terminate based on
Provide one example each of what to do and what not to do when terminating an employee
Explain the major reasons why employees are terminated
Mention some considerations when terminating an employee

3. Termination Defined
When employment is ended between an employer and employee
Can be voluntary (at-will)
Can be involuntary, usually a result of employer dissatisfaction with employee (or vice versa) or an economic downturn (i.e. layoff)
Can be for cause, without cause, or mutual

4. Discipline Discipline Punishment
Ideal intention: to teach and (hopefully) correct inappropriate behavior or behavior trends
Management language refers to discipline as one of three things:
Fair punishment
Corrective action
Progressive discipline

5. Six Key Factors for Progressive Discipline
Getting the facts straight
Acting in a timely fashion
Consulting in privacy
Developing an appropriate action plan to correct the deficiency
Discussing the consequences of continued infractions
Documenting the entire transaction

6. Steps of Discipline Notice behavior on performance review
Verbal Warning
Written Warning
Suspension
Termination
Peterson, A. and Kelly, W. Leadership and Management in Pharmacy Practice. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 2015.

7. Termination Limits Discrimination Retaliation Defamation of Character
Gender, Ethnicity & Disability
Retaliation
Whistle Blowing
Forcing unethical actions upon employees
Defamation of Character
False accusations leading to possible termination

8. How Not to Terminate an Employee
“I did not fire you because I feel threatened. I fired you because you are lazy, entitled, incompetent, and you spend more time looking up Facebook photos, texting on your iPhone, and checking your than you do on your work. If you say another word, I will entitle you to an armed escort. I will have my assistant post it with his little camera phone on, what was that internet site?” Youtube. “Exactly!”
“Is that what you want? Didn’t think so. I have work to do.”
Margaret Tate--The Proposal.

9. Clichés That Do Not Belong

10. How to Terminate an Employee
“Hello. Please come in and sit down. We have a matter to discuss with you.” “As you are aware, we have some situations within our company that have occurred. It is our duty to let you know your employment has been terminated as of today.” “We will schedule a meeting with Human Resources regarding your benefits, pay, unused vacation time, and psychological support. “We appreciate the $2.5 million and 15 high-achieving employees you have recruited to our company. Your sales skills, determination, and foresight allowed our company to reach goals we would have not otherwise been able to reach. Thank you for your contributions.”
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11. Major Reasons for Termination
-ethical violations
-performance-related issues
-attendance issues
-violating company policies
-poor attitude

12. Considerations (Not an Exhaustive List)
Legal
Is the employer following his/her own policies and procedures?
Is there documentation to support termination of the employee? Is it consistent?
Is this a performance-related issue?
Employer-employee relationship
Disability (American with Disabilities Act) or lack thereof
Impact of termination on the company and its reputation:
Finances, employee viewpoints, public viewpoints (if warranted), long-term impact.
Time of the day and time of the week

13. References
Anonymous Employee--Helping You Solve Your Problems at Work website. Accessed October 13, 2015.
Fletcher, A. The Proposal [DVD]. Hollywood, CA: Touchstone Pictures
Gleckel, Arianna. Legal Considerations When Terminating an Employee. HR.com website. considerations-when-terminating-an-employee_gsbtye9h.html. August 25, Accessed October 13, 2015.
Grote, Dick. Employee Termination: What to Say When You Have to Say, “You’re Fired.” Monster Worldwide website.
Heathfield, SM. Termination. About.com website Accessed October 13, 2015.
Human Resources Labor Relations Department. University of California, Merced. How to Conduct Corrective Action (Discipline). UC Regents Accessed October 13, 2015.