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Oracle Tips by Burleson |
Just-Cause
‘Just-cause’ defines a situation
in which an employer must have a reason that is fair, in accordance
with a requirement of proof, to fire an employee. ‘Proof of cause’ is
an essential burden of the employer in the defense of most
wrongful-discharge lawsuits. This proof must be clear and convincing
without any doubt as to the conviction of evidence.
In employment termination cases that do not
involve offenses requiring immediate dismissal, a good IT manager will
attempt to work with the offending employee to resolve the issues,
short of firing. However, there are limits to how long an employee
should be allowed to follow a path that degrades team dynamics and
performance.
Some reasons that have been successfully tried
with ‘proof of cause’ regarding employee termination include:
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Poor job performance
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Abusing work-hours
and attendance rules
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Theft
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Improper use of company
resources
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Harassment
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Willful disobedience
(insubordination
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Alcohol and illegal
drug use at work
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Fraudulent credentials
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