Disciplinary Notice for Employee

[kitykids3]

I have an employee. She is constantly late, usually only a few minutes, but still. Today she was a no show and finally responded to my texts a half hour before her shift would have been over (at 1pm, she was scheduled 8:30-1:30). When I finally do hear from her, she says she was in the er since 5 am cuz her mom made herself sick by not taking her medicine. Today was morning from hell plus I had to reschedule an ortho appt and can't go for another 3 weeks now.
I've had enough of this. However I can't just up and let her go because she files unemployment. I don't really want to either, but I do need to start taking some written action.
Does anyone have a form to write up an employee or tips to go about this. I've never had to do this before so I am not sure what to do. TIA!



ETA: Would going to the er with your mom be a sufficient reason for no show and no contact til so late for you? For laws? I am in WI. She said she left her phone at home and she does not drive so she didn't drive her mom there.

[Unregistered]

I don't know the answers to your issue, but beware. Never underestimate the power of an angry employee. Make sure you have your ducks in a row so that when licensing receives a complaint you'll be ready for their visit.

[kitykids3]

I don't know the answers to your issue, but beware. Never underestimate the power of an angry employee. Make sure you have your ducks in a row so that when licensing receives a complaint you'll be ready for their visit.

I am always ready for licensing. I run a 5 star daycare and strive for perfection and I always alert my licensor if I think there is a possibility of a complaint. I am not worried about that. Thanks though. I am sure if I start taking written action she could get upset, but I can't forever continue to have an employee that I don't know if she'll show up or how late she'll be that day.

[snbauser]

If you have all of your ducks in a row and she files for unemployment, she will be denied if she is terminated for "just cause" BTDT. I had an employee that was the same way. She missed something ridiculous like 11 days in 6 weeks before I let her go. She filed unemployment. I filled out the reason she was let go and received a letter back that my account would not be charged.

[kitykids3]

Yeah, I am already dealing with her filing unemployment. In fact I just had to fill out a week by week audit cuz she has been filing since she started 14 months ago, without me or UI knowing.

[Blackcat31]

Yeah, I am already dealing with her filing unemployment. In fact I just had to fill out a week by week audit cuz she has been filing since she started 14 months ago, without me or UI knowing.

I am not familiar with unemployment rules/laws but I was under the impression that an employee can not file or receive UI payments if they were fired for not doing their job.

She can file, but the employer can dispute it and if the employer can prove the worker did not fulfill her job requirements, then the employee is not entitled to UI benefits.

I would maybe check with Tom Copeland and see what he can offer you as far as advice...

Sorry you are dealing with a difficult employee... :hug:

[itlw8]

So she has been committing fraud by filing when she is actually working for you??? I am not sure you need a form. document she was a no call no show. I think you can fire her for that and it is just cause.

many places will cut an employees hours. and just keep giving them less hours until finally they do not call or show they quit.

If she is committing fraud against you I would think that is just cause to fire anyway.

[sahm1225]

Why would you keep an employee who is not reliable, not punctual and has tried to commit fraud against you??

I would think unemployment would just laugh at her if she tries to file a new claim after commuting fraud.
Good luck.

[sahm1225]

Sorry i got carried away and didn't answer your question.

I do not have a form, but if your state is at-will employment then you can let her go at any time.

If you have never documented before - I would suggest writing this no call- noshow and put her on a 30 day probation. Any tardiness or no shows will result inmiediate termination for attendance.

[craftymissbeth]

So she has been committing fraud by filing when she is actually working for you??? I am not sure you need a form. document she was a no call no show. I think you can fire her for that and it is just cause.

many places will cut an employees hours. and just keep giving them less hours until finally they do not call or show they quit.

If she is committing fraud against you I would think that is just cause to fire anyway.

Not sure of OP's state, but here in Kansas you can work part time and receive unemployment as long as your employment wage is not more than your unemployment benefit.

http://www.dol.ks.gov/UI/FAQ.aspx