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What are the elements of a discharge policy?
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(1) The reasons for discharge should be clearly stated.
(2) The individual concerned should be adequately informed about the reasons for his discharge.
(3) The supervisor, incharge of initiating discharge action, should be fully conversant with the rules and regulations of the organisation.
(4) The facts regarding the violations of the rules and regulations should be carefully analysed.
(5) Line officials should handle the discharge affairs.
(6) There should be a well thought out procedure for setting the discharge case.
(7) Adequate provision should exist for review of the discharged employee's case.
(8) A discharged employee needs a reasonable notice or an equivalent of pay in lieu of notice. It carries with it certain penalties, such as difficulty of re-employment, loss of benefits and in certain cases, the loss of a part of the provident fund etc.
