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Can You Handle A Firing?

Jeff Hanna
Use this checklist to find out.
posted 2/20/2009

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Can You Handle a Firing?
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Do we make it a policy to document all issues concerning personnel?

2
Do we have a personnel manual that all employees must read and sign?

3
Are we aware there are differences as to how we can and should dismiss clergy versus non-clergy employees?

4
Do we have a system that documents performance and warnings in writing as part of the employee’s records?

5
Do we, as a church, have an attorney that we can seek advice from regarding employment, dismissal, and other legal matters?

6
Do we utilize a second person present anytime we must fire an employee?

7
Do we utilize a signed severance letter stating the actions necessary on the part of dismissed employee?

8
Do we know to immediately collect the employee's keys and any other church-owned property they have in their possession, and escort the dismissed employee as they collect their belongings and walk out of the building?

9
Do we consider the best approach to notify other staff and the congregation as to details surrounding the dismissal, and have those details been reviewed by the church attorney?

10
Are we consistent across the board in our written warning and dismissal policies?

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