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Section : Dismissing an employee for underperformance
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is part of the section discussing the process and considerations for dismissing an employee due to underperformance. It emphasizes the importance of providing written reasons for dismissal, allowing the employee to respond, and the potential legal implications of not following proper procedures. Additionally, it highlights the cost-effectiveness of improving employee performance over termination.
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Before dismissing an employee, provide the employee with written reasons why you are considering dismissal and give the employee a reasonable opportunity to respond to those reasons. You must take into consideration any response the employee provides befor e you make a decision about dismissing the employee. A failure to follow these steps before dismissing an employee may result in a successful unfair dismissal claim against you. For further information on ending employment visit fairwork.gov.au/ending-employment PRACTICAL TIP: Remember, it's likely to be more cost effective and efficient to work on improving an employee's performance than it is to replace them. fairwork.gov.au | Fair Work Infoline: 13 13 94 | ABN: 43 884 188 232
- What steps should be taken before dismissing an employee?
- Why is it important to provide written reasons for considering dismissal?
- What should an employer do with the employee's response to the dismissal reasons?
- What could happen if the proper dismissal procedures are not followed?
- According to the text, what is a more cost-effective approach than replacing an employee?
- Where can one find more information about ending employment?
- What is the significance of the Fair Work Infoline number provided in the text?
- How might an employer assess an employee's performance before considering dismissal?
- What are the potential consequences of an unfair dismissal claim?
- In what ways can improving an employee's performance benefit the employer?