Termination Process: Can We Fire an Employee for Indiscipline Without Prior Warnings?

Dear Friends,

Can we issue a termination letter to an employee on grounds of indiscipline? As far as I know, we need to issue a verbal warning, then three warning letters, show-cause notices, and then finally the termination letter.

Kindly clarify the procedure for issuing a termination letter.

Tittli

Yes, Tittli, you can do it. Additionally, you should also include one main point in your list - "Explanation Letter" from the particular employee regarding the action. Ensure that the warning letter clearly states the possibility of "termination from service" if the misconduct persists.

Dear Tittli, Would you kindly elaborate more on the "indiscipline" issue? Whether the issue is minor or major, is it mentioned under the Standing Orders or Conduct Discipline rules of the organization? For example, coming late by 20 minutes can also be called "indiscipline." Is the employee concerned a "workman" or in a managerial cadre? You have rightly pointed out the "verbal warning, then 3 warning letters, show-cause notices, and then finally a termination letter," etc. These are the "due process" that every ethical organization follows.

On the other hand, you can act as per the opinion given by Mr. Mahr. There are no "preventive laws" that can stop you from committing such acts. Many organizations get away with such things, making it a general policy—a lie repeated 100 times, apparently appears to be true.

Warm regards.

Dear Members,

I have one question: who is authorized to sign warning letters, charge sheets, and termination letters? Can an HR manager sign these documents?

Regards,

Dear Tittli,

If the person falls under the workmen cadre, generate evidence against each warning letter (ask for written explanations). Also, conduct a departmental enquiry. Based on this enquiry, you can issue a termination letter.

Regards,
Nikhil

When terminating for indiscipline, do we need to provide all the documents and salary balances, such as the experience letter and appointment order?

I want to issue a one-month termination notice to ASM due to his poor performance, false reports, lack of managerial skills, and inadequate check/control on the team.