TL;DR
A manager shares 5 tips for terminating an employee with tact and avoiding legal trouble. Terminations are tense events for managers and restaurateurs, requiring clear language and a clean break.
Yes, you can terminate employment with grace and tact.
Terminations are tense, anxiety-producing events for many managers and restaurateurs — the pressure to make a clean break and leave no ill will festering while simultaneously avoiding legal trouble is undeniable.
You want to use clear, unambiguous language during the termination meeting.
If you have stayed on top of daily coaching, performance reviews and improvement plans, then the employee should not be surprised that this meeting is coming.
However, the potential for them to be upset or even confrontational remains.
It is critical that you avoid getting caught up in the employee’s emotions or rehashing the past.
Remember, the decision has been made and all recourses attempted. At this point, the meeting is a necessary formality and not a discussion about how to improve the situation.
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on June 8, 2021. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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