Reuters - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shareholders, including preferred stockholders, will not fair well under a proposed U.S. Treasury takeover of the two housing finance companies, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank told Reuters on Saturday.

Gustav loses stranglehold on energy prices (AP)

AP - The punch of Hurricane Gustav appeared to fall softly Monday on the nation's vast energy complex along the U.S. Gulf Coast, and was overshadowed by growing anxiety over the state of the global economy.

For example, you must layoff a plant manager for an unacceptable number of safety violations or missing quota. However, I would guess over the coming years as more workers work off-site, it'll become guideline. In addition the letter should clearly make clear consequences should the problems continue. Create a cover note to attach to the separation agreement which outlines main points of the meeting. Notice #2: "Medium Risk" Termination Notice - For Lackluster productivity And Misconduct. Knowing which reasons are wrongful is the key to avoiding a wrongful dismissal suit. 3) Your predecessor won't admit the employee was a problem because it reflects poorly on him. It means, essentially, than an employer can terminate an employee at any time without cause. Don't use any business or industry jargon and, if you do, make clear what it means. However rarely, the worker may continue to tell you "no" or you may not ever agree. If you need the worker to stay, it's better to say, "You can leave if you want, but you may be subject to discipline and separation.".

After you have tried everything to correct an employee's performance, you should consider firing this individual. It is important for there to be at least two company representatives, you and another worker, present during the firing meeting. If you're a small company owner, a worker leaving the company can impact your small company dramatically. At this point, your employee warnings become the papers the small business needs to fire this individual.