Termination agreements are often useful when the discharge involves an older or long service employee. Show Your Opponent that You are Ready for Battle. A well documented history of poor performance and warnings perhaps is the greatest deterrent to a lawsuit. As children, we learned the rules of baseball. The three-strike rule particularly applies to such problems as attendance, quality of work and quantity of work.
Effective discharge is really a process.
It begins by clearly telling the employee what is expected. Lou may be reached directly at 616.752.2147. Because each business situation is different, this information is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice.