A 5-Step Guide On How To Legally Terminate An Employee

I think this is a pretty great and quick read about how to do handle termination correctly and items to keep in mind.

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With employers across the country terminating employees en masse, it is important to understand how to approach terminations in a lawful way. This article sets out a five-step guide that any employer or human resource professional can follow when broaching the topic of termination.

  1. Identify the “Why”
  2. Understand Your Severance Obligations
  3. Prepare Termination Documents
  4. Conduct the Termination Meeting
  5. Issue Payments and the Record of Employment

https://www.mondaq.com/canada/employee-rights-labour-relations/1442378/a-5-step-guide-on-how-to-legally-terminate-an-employee