Can an employer sue an employee for poor performance?

Typically, an employee is not held liable for ordinary carelessness or negligence in the performance of their duties. However, if an employee acts outside the scope of reasonableness, causing damage or injury to either property or persons, an employer may be able to sue an employee for negligence.

When do you need to write up an employee?

In the case of a wrongful termination lawsuit, you need to share any documentation you have about an employee’s performance, and you want things to stay business, not personal. A formal employee write-up is also a form of progressive discipline meant to help correct employee’s behavior in a tangible way, not be a written tirade against them.

When to tell an employee their work is not good enough?

Scripts is a weekly series dedicated to helping you navigate the tough conversations. If an employee is missing targets, blowing deadlines, or handing in shoddy work, it can be tempting to push off any conversation about it and hope that things get better on their own.

When can employees be liable for mistakes made at work?

If an employee behaves recklessly (eg. misusing equipment, ignoring hazards, or ignoring WHS instructions), they can be personally liable for the injury or damage caused. This can also lead to criminal prosecution. Protect your business and customise your WHS Policy for free. Create and download our Work Health and Safety Policy.

Can you use a sample termination letter for not a good fit?

Using a sample termination letter for ‘not a good fit’ employees can seriously take the stress out of the event. With proper planning and well-crafted severance package, bad fit employees can be offboarded easily and without all of the stress that comes with normal, behavior-based terminations.

Is there a law requiring you to sign a write up?

Posted on Jul 17, 2012 To answer your question, no there is no law that requires you to sign a write up. However, if you do not have a union representing you, or an individual employment contract, and you work for a private employer, you would be what is called an “at will” employee.

Do you have to sign a disciplinary write up?

To answer your question, no there is no law that requires you to sign a write up. However, if you do not have a union representing you, or an individual employment contract , and you work for a private employer, you would be what is called an “at will” employee. An employer can fire an “at will” employee for a good or bad reason,…

Is it necessary to write a demand letter for unpaid wages?

Be sure to have documented proof of any agreements for wages to be paid and the situation that caused the firing or resignation. While this is not necessarily required to write a letter or pursue a case against the employer, your case is always strengthened by documentation.

Are there any laws you need to know about working for an employer?

Failing to provide paid sick leave in relation to COVID-19. Some employers may break the law before you even get hired. The EEOC enforces laws that prohibit a dozen different types of discrimination and, in most cases, employers can’t use those factors in hiring decisions or even ask about them during the interview process.