Continuing employee hygiene problem? Here's the next step

June 13, 2008

Written Reprimand - Personal Hygiene Poster for Food Service and Restaurant Employees

Why a bad employee is causing more problems than you think

If your company and facility are big enough to fall under this law's jurisdiction, you should contact an employment attorney-at-law to get a definitive legal opinion and action plan for your circumstances. If the worker is being laid off for reasons other than internal firm matters, be sure to outline exactly what behavior precipitated the termination. If the worker fails to improve as the result of progressive discipline, you'll have built up enough of a case to terminate the employee without risk of facing a lawsuit. During the dismissal meeting, you will discuss the contents of the jobholder lay off notice. And have your legal adviser review them before using the notifications in a termination. If the employee continues to tell lies, you can fire him after the final written notice. Employees who commit theft often think that they can outsmart the company and will be defensive immediately. Keep in mind that you should make note of a worker's medical records on this occasion. For WARN to affect a firm, there should be 100 or more workforce. If the manager has a standing policy saying this action results in dismissal, then the supervisor has the right to fire.

In return, give her the standard dismissal package. Almost any medical condition applies including a long bout of flu, alcoholism, pregnancy, recovering drug addiction and obesity is a serious health condition. If not, set some reasonable guidelines for your personnel. And, after careful thought, you've decided there is no hope of rehabilitating this person. This gives you a substantial legal document if the worker later decides to file a suit in court.
This laminated poster reminds restaurant and food service employees that good personal hygiene is expected. Continue

Permalink • Print
Why a bad employee is causing more problems than you think