BU352 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Wrongful Dismissal, Severance Package, Improper Conduct
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Involuntary turnover: rules and regulations (staring from 422) Progressive discipline the second foundation of effective discipline. Ranges from verbal warnings, to written warnings, to suspension (paid/unpaid) from the job, and finally, dismissal. Severity is based on the type of offense and the number of times the offense has occurred. Finally, there should be an appeals process as a part of the disciplinary process to ensure the fairness. More recent accusations stem from how the dismissal was carried out, or employee"s perception that the termination did not qualify as just cause . Include two members of management in the termination meeting. If a wrongful dismissal suit is made against the company, the firm should: Outplacement counselling a systematic process by which a terminated person is trained and counselled in the techniques of self-appraisal and securing a new position. This provides counselling and job search skills training for terminated employees. This is done by in-house specialists or outside consultants.
