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Core Considerations in Termination Decisions
Certain states mandate that employers provide specific information to employees at the time of their termination. This includes written notification regarding the alteration of the employment relationship, details pertaining to unemployment benefits, and rights associated with the conversion of group insurance policies.
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Final Wage Settlement
Ideally, terminated employees should receive full payment of all owed wages, including severance (if company policy permits unconditional severance payments), during the termination meeting. Note that jurisdictions such as California impose administrative penalties for failing to settle all outstanding wages (including accrued unused vacation pay) on the termination date.
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Verification of Policy Basis
Confirm whether the alleged misconduct explicitly violates established policies. For example, an accusation of "theft" against an employee who retrieved items from a parking lot dumpster may lack legal standing if no policy governs such scenarios.
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Confirmation of Violation
Verify whether the employee materially violated established standards. For instance, an employee with five late arrivals in a month might claim that two instances involved pre-shift discussions with a supervisor in the parking lot. To ensure fairness, termination meetings should not serve as the employee’s first opportunity to present their case; conduct a thorough investigation beforehand.
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