AFP - Europe's main stock markets diverged on Thursday as companies published mixed earnings news, and after share-price gains in Tokyo and overnight on Wall Street, dealers said.

New Irish PM makes winning EU vote first priority (AFP)

AFP - Ireland's new premier Brian Cowen vowed Wednesday to make winning a crunch EU referendum next month his first priority, immediately after being elected to succeed veteran leader Bertie Ahern.

According to our firm policy, I'll be placing a copy of this written warning into your permanent workers file.". After you have tried everything to correct a worker's performance, you must consider terminating this individual. Because she laid off properly, her legal risks from the layoff were minimal. Creating Layoff Notices for Your Workforce. Importance of an employee separation notification. If human resource workers and small company owners keep our principles in mind, then we believe the laying off or separating of a certain employee can be good for the company. You do not want the worker claiming they did not receive the notice, in case further action has to be done. Lastly, the worker keeps a copy of the letter. If you can answer "yes" to both Part A and Part B, you have a high-risk lay off. By using them, you'll know that you're being fair and helping your former employees during their transition.

Keep in mind that if there is a legal action, a court can use your memorandum as evidence against you and the company. 1) How To lay off The jobholder Who Tells Lies. Attached: (On the account of the severity of the circumstance, you must attach a copy of the substantiation showing the jobholder's theft or misuse of business property.) For escalating discipline cases, the jobholder gets 3 warnings before dismissal. If the behavior remains poor, then it's time for formal escalating discipline that will likely lead to the disgruntled individual's termination. If your insubordinate individual is an emotional mess or chemically dependent, then you'll want to refer him to your employee Assistance Program (EAP) or to a psychological counselor at the business's expense.