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Termination for Cause

Some Important Considerations
Ronald F. Smedley | posted 10/24/2007
This article provided by the Engstrom Institute

In today's morally relative society, understanding the legal guidelines for terminating employees for cause has become increasingly confusing. And for Christian leaders the decision to terminate a believer can sometimes raise theological as well as legal questions—questions such as: "Should I just let God deal with him?" and "How much is enough before I react to the problem?"

As Christian leaders, we're to treat all people the same, as God's children. We must exert dignity, respect, compassion and integrity. However, like Jesus, we are also to treat people differently when they are poor stewards of their given responsibilities. On the job, this can include discipline, up to and including termination.

Following a termination, there's no way to guarantee an ex-employee, even a Christian, won't sue their employer. However, through a display of good character, coupled with sound procedures, a leader can allow the employee to maintain his or her dignity throughout the discipline/termination ...

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 disciplinary action, firing an employee, HR policies, termination