2.13 Termination Management

Question 1

Define “Termination”

Answer 1

The ending of the employment of an employee

Question 2

What are the two types of termination?

Answer 2

1. Voluntary
2. Involuntary

Question 3

Define “Voluntary Termination”

Answer 3

Employees nominate themselves because they are willing to leave the organisation

Question 4

What are the types of Voluntary Termination?

Answer 4

1. Retirement
2. Resignation
3. Redundancy

Question 5

Explain “Retirement” as a type of Voluntary Termination

Answer 5

Occurs when an employee decides to give up full-time or part-time work and no longer be part of the labour force.

Question 6

Explain “Resignation” as a type of Voluntary Termination

Answer 6

The voluntary ending of employment by the employee by the employee ‘quitting’ their job

Question 7

Explain “Redundancy” as a type of Voluntary Termination

Answer 7

Occurs when a person’s job no longer exists, usually due to technological changes or a business restructure

Question 8

Define “Involuntary Termination”

Answer 8

Employees are forced to leave the organisation against their will

Question 9

What are the types of Involuntary Termination?

Answer 9

1. Dismissal
2. Redundancy

Question 10

Explain “Dismissal” as a type of Involuntary Termination

Answer 10

Occurs when the behaviour of an employee is unacceptable and a business terminates their employment

Question 11

What are the 2 types of Dismissal?

Answer 11

1. Summary dismissal
2. Dismissal on notice

Question 12

Define “Summary dismissal”

Answer 12

When an employee commits a serious breach of their employment contract. This is when no notice is required.

Question 13

Define “ Dismissal on notice”

Answer 13

When an employee is not performing the job satisfactorily. Poor performance may be identified during an appraisal or performance process

Question 13

Define “Unfair Dismissal”

Answer 13

When an employee is dismissed because the employer has discriminated against them in some way.

Question 14

Define “Entitlement issues”

Answer 14

The right to benefit that employees have when leaving the workplace, either on a voluntary or an involuntary basis

Examples:
- Salary owed
- Termination statement
- Redundancy payment

Question 15

Define “Transition considerations”

Answer 15

Issues relating to the process of changing from one job to another or from one set of circumstances to another

Question 16

Explain the “Transition considerations” for Retirement

Answer 16

The transition considerations that may be offered involve a gradual reduction in days worked over a period of time to allow the employee to make a smooth transition to retirement.

Question 17

Explain the “Transition considerations” for Redundancy

Answer 17

An external organisation will typically provide the outplacement services, paid for by the business. Outplacement services may be completed one-to-one or in groups.