More

Reuters - Oil prices dropped $4 on Thursday as concerns about global energy demand and strength in the dollar countered a government report showing the biggest decline in U.S. stockpiles since 2004.

More
The reprimand can come as a written notification, dock in pay, or just a simple discussion about the problem. You also should document all the corrective actions you took to help her or him improve job productivity. Although the company likely has a "name, rank and serial number only" reference policy, probably your managers and employees are giving reference interviews against the policy. It briefly outlines the problems you're having with the worker and spells out what will take place if the employee fails to correct his or her behavior. Also be aware that sacked employees may act irrationally. If done properly, you can also challenge unemployment benefits for employees separated for misbehavior.

Terminating Of Workers Is Not A Management Perk. Be unemotional about the dismissal in front of the jobholder's coworkers. Introduce the witness to the jobholder and stop small talk. If the boss has a standing policy saying this action results in layoff, then the employer has the right to separate. Always making sure the employee understands you and visa versa. Because in reality we don't live in "the best of all possible worlds," problems of this nature will come up sometimes. But, what should you do about insubordination? If a worker acts disobedient consistently, then reprimands can solve the problem. As a smart sole proprietor or Human resource Supervisor, you must realize the importance of ending misbehavior as quickly as possible.