Giving an employee a warning
A warning is a serious message that the employee’s conduct breaches their obligations under the employment contract. It must be given carefully and with documentation, because it may later be a precondition for dismissal.
You will need
- Recorded observations with dates
- Workplace guidelines and the employment contract
- Support from HR or the employers’ federation
- A warning template
Steps
Establish the facts
Record what happened, when and who was present. Make sure the instructions and expectations had already been clearly communicated to the employee.
Assess the severity
Consult HR
Invite them to a hearing
Hear the employee
Give the warning in writing
State your expectations
Follow up and file
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