Computer professionals that are mistreated at any
time during the processes of progressive disciplineor employment termination will be much more likely to sue the
employer. Some common mistakes made in this area that must be avoided
include:
Not coaching employees on policy violations.
Not allowing the employee to respond to
allegations.
Firing the individual near a significant
holiday.
Not allowing terminated employees to retrieve
their personal belongings.
The manager discussing the termination with
other employees not involved in the case.
The manager making degrading comments to anyone
about the fired or soon-to-be-fired employee.