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Rightful Discharge: Making "Termination" Mean It's REALLY Over Part 2-Proper Documentation
Michael S Mitchell1, Clifford M Koen
1Author Affiliation: Fisher & Phillips LLP (Mr Mitchell); East Tennessee State University (Mr Koen, Jr).
Abstract:
The importance of proper documentation when taking any type of disciplinary action, particularly a termination, cannot be overstated. Proper documentation is a fundamental requirement placed upon employers by the courts when determining whether a termination is "legal." The following sample forms do not encompass all types of documentation that may be required for a given set of circumstances; they do provide the framework for health care managers to fashion their own forms to fit their employer's needs.
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