Keywords

discharge, discipline, documentation, termination

 

Authors

  1. Mitchell, Michael S. JD, LLM
  2. Koen, Clifford M. Jr JD, MS

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.