End of the Relationship

Working relationships inevitably come to an end, either because a time-limited contract has expired (e.g. for a locum or new registrant) or because the practice group or worker has decided to end the relationship. In the case of a resignation (eg. quitting) it is considered a voluntary termination because the person has decided to leave the practice of their own accord. In circumstances where the person did not leave with the practice of their own accord, it is considered to be an involuntary termination (firing). In either case, succession planning and careful consideration are needed to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible. Exit interviews can also provide a wealth of information and lead to possible actions to improve the practice for other workers.

 

Termination Process - All Departures

Midwife Positions                    

Administrative Support Positions
What does the contract say about termination? For employees, what does the Employment Standards Act say? See involuntary termination for more information. What does the contract say about termination? For employees, what does the Employment Standards Act say? See involuntary termination for more information.
How long is the contract for? See fixed-term contracts for more information. How long is the contract for? See fixed-term contracts for more information.
Have you sought legal advice about an appropriate notice period for termination? Have you sought legal advice about an appropriate notice period for termination?
What equipment or documents does the worker have that need to be returned? What passwords need to be changed? What equipment or documents does the worker have that need to be returned? What passwords need to be changed?
Who will provide care to the midwife’s clients?
 		 Is there any work that needs to be reassigned to other workers?

Have the CMO, hospital and TPA been notified?

 Complete a Record of Employment
Does the practice need to recruit a replacement worker? Does the practice need to recruit a replacement worker?
Calculate the worker’s outstanding pay and ensure that they understand how this pay was determined. Calculate the worker’s outstanding pay and ensure that they understand how this pay was determined.
Document the decision, what led to the decision, and all communications about the termination. Document the decision, what led to the decision, and all communications about the termination.
Is the midwife resigning their hospital/ birth centre privileges? N/A