When it comes to employment law and personnel issues, documentation should be your best friend. Whether it's a recurring performance problem or a single behavioral incident, proper documentation can protect your practice in the case of a dispute. You should make note of what happened, as well as the date and time (if applicable) as well as any witnesses or affected parties. If the incident leads to disciplinary action or termination, this should also be noted.
If you are unsure whether an incident should be documented, the safest approach is to make note of it just in case. To give you some guidance, here are 10 examples of employee problems that should be documented as soon as possible after they occur:
An employee who participates in any of the above activities could potentially need to be terminated. Due to this possibility, it is a good idea to protect yourself and your practice by taking note of the problem when it happens so that you can support your actions if a labor dispute were to later take place.
If you would like to learn more about our services and how we can help you or your dental, optometric, veterinary, or medical practice in regards to employment law, please contact us below.
Stay updated with industry news!
111 Deerwood Road, Suite 340
San Ramon, CA 94583
Phone: 925-999-8200
Fax: 925-884-1725
frontdesk@dmcounsel.com
Monday | 8:00AM - 6:00PM |
Tuesday | 8:00AM - 6:00PM |
Wednesday | 8:00AM - 6:00PM |
Thursday | 8:00AM - 6:00PM |
Friday | 8:00AM - 6:00PM |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |