Documenting Bad Performance Reviews
Thorough documentation provides managers with a factual basis for discussing performance concerns while demonstrating that employees were given notice of deficiencies and opportunities to improve
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Why consistency matters: building defensible employee write-ups
Uneven enforcement and vague documentation undermine discipline. Learn how consistent policies and clear write-ups support fair outcomes and reduce legal exposure.
Read moreAt-will employment and discipline: what managers should understand
At-will employment does not mean documentation is optional. Here is how policy, contracts, and public policy exceptions interact with everyday write-ups.
Read moreInvestigations and documentation: facts, witnesses, and timelines
Fair, timely investigations support better write-ups. Learn how to capture who was interviewed, what records were reviewed, and how conclusions were reached.
Read moreRetaliation and protected activity: staying compliant when disciplining employees
Discipline must not punish employees for lawful rights. Understand how to separate legitimate performance issues from complaints, safety reports, and leave requests.
Read moreWhat to include in a disciplinary notice (and common mistakes to avoid)
A practical checklist for write-ups: identification, incident summary, policy references, prior history, corrective action, and signatures—plus pitfalls to avoid.
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