AP - The euro declined to a two-month low against the dollar in Asia Thursday on speculation that weaker-than-expected euro-zone economic data might make the European Central Bank more pessimistic toward the region's overall economy.

European stocks slip on Credit Agricole rights issue (AFP)

AFP - Europe's main stock markets fell on Tuesday as sentiment was dampened by news of a massive 5.9-billion-euro rights issue at French bank Credit Agricole after more heavy US subprime losses, dealers said.

If he doesn't upgrade after 3 warnings, you can legitimately fire him. Considering this individual is a liability not only to you, the small business and any other driver on the road, you take immediate action. Drafting Sample Notification of Lay off for an employee. In one instance, an employee might be bad due to flawed policies and rules.

And, you should never express in your lay off notice that you feel bad for firing him or her — although I know that it seems kind. In this article, I discuss 3 issues which can hold a owner back from dismissing a bad employee. I recommend treating a insubordinate employee well because it makes financial sense. But if done appropriately, you can increase the work environment for the remaining workers and increase company productivity. If you publish it for all to see, it ensures that you and your employees are all on the same page when it comes to reformatory procedures. Eventually, management will ask most supervisors to sack or layoff someone. If the bad individual is always late to work or with her assignments, then get her some formal time management training. If you feel the jobholder was genuinely hardworking and honest, you must offer to write a notice of recommendation or act as a reference for future employers in the job search. If you have an especially litigious worker, you should ask your employment attorney-at-law what the likely improper termination award is. Tips On Sacking Workforce for Misbehavior. Here you will find a sample letter for disciplining a jobholder. If the worker continues to be problem, however, you'll have no choice but to carry through with reformatory actions.