LP2.2 Assignment: Termination Checklist

Assignment

This assignment will assess Competency 2: Examine the legalities involved in the area of employment in higher education institutions.

Directions: Write a 500-1000 word paper discussing the process of employee termination.

Review the following Employee Relations Termination Checklist and explain why each of the bulleted headings is a necessary step in the process. Support your explanation with at least two cases or articles that illustrate the necessity of following a consistent termination process.

1) Determine if the termination is appropriate. Review performance documentation. Review pertinent disciplinary documents. Consider legal factors such as EO, ADA, etc.

2) Retrieve exit form information. Vacation Hour Balance Medical/Dental Coverage

3) Coordinate with supervisor to initiate termination. Determine date/time/location. Determine who should be present. Provide exit form information. Coach termination techniques, etc.

4) The supervisor conducts termination. (Contact IT to immediately remove e-mailetwork access.) Complete exit form. Complete final timesheet (as applicable-see above). Retrieve university property. Present severance agreement (as applicable).

5) Follow up with the supervisor immediately after termination. Confirm termination was conducted properly. Determine the need to follow up on any special circumstances. Receive the final timesheet (as applicable) and exit form.

6) Process termination. Pull personnel file. Attach exit form, final timesheet, and outstanding advance status to file. Provide file/documents to payroll.