HR should be Involved in all Dismissals?

[eastcoastguyz]

Originally Posted by MJoseph42286

You know what I always find really obnoxious? When they have to have security escort you out during termination. That is a really antiquated practice. An employee does not become a criminal just because the employer has decided not to continue to employ them. It is really unnecessary to treat them like they are. If the person is being fired for theft or fraud or something egregious, then by all means they should escort the person out. Ditto if the person gets hot headed during the termination meeting and shows no signs of cooling off. If I were fired, I know that I have several people who will give me a reference. That plus the fact that the economy is good, I'm sure I wouldn't have any problem finding another job. If I were to do something malicious like steal or sabotage, that would really be cutting off my nose to spite my face. Firstly, I would open myself to criminal prosecution. Secondly, I would not be able to find a job at McDonald's.

Employees are escorted out of the building so they can then turn over their company ID badge to the person who escorted them out.

[G1..]

Originally Posted by eastcoastguyz

Employees are escorted out of the building so they can then turn over their company ID badge to the person who escorted them out.

You can get their ID at the termination meeting. IMO HR is there when hired, should be there when your fired.

[ncole1]

Originally Posted by MJoseph42286

You know what I always find really obnoxious? When they have to have security escort you out during termination. That is a really antiquated practice. An employee does not become a criminal just because the employer has decided not to continue to employ them. It is really unnecessary to treat them like they are. If the person is being fired for theft or fraud or something egregious, then by all means they should escort the person out. Ditto if the person gets hot headed during the termination meeting and shows no signs of cooling off. If I were fired, I know that I have several people who will give me a reference. That plus the fact that the economy is good, I'm sure I wouldn't have any problem finding another job. If I were to do something malicious like steal or sabotage, that would really be cutting off my nose to spite my face. Firstly, I would open myself to criminal prosecution. Secondly, I would not be able to find a job at McDonald's.

I agree to some extent, but maybe one time they had to deal with someone who become belligerent, and so they are cautious now.

It could also be the security policy - technically, once you are fired, you are no longer an "employee" and therefore are not authorized to be in the building (since only employees and approved visitors are allowed).