Layoff Checklist
Created on: Feb 26, 2009 10:13 AM by MichaelStevens - Last Modified: Mar 27, 2009 12:47 PM by MichaelStevens
Layoffs are a fact of life in organizations large and small, and the process is never pleasant. There are numerous web sites that offer information about how to lay someone off, and the HR department may have suggestions as well. This quick checklist is concerned about the “what,” not the “how.” It covers what every manager should do prior to actually terminating an employee.
The attached Zip file includes:
• Intro Page.doc
• Layoff Checklist.doc
• Layoff Checklist.odt
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Important things to keep in mind when laying off employees.