Add Comment Question: Is there a procedure for terminating an employee due to poor performance. I have given one written warning and many verbal. Answer: First you need to determine whether the poor performance is serious enough to pass the threshold for cause. If that's the case, you may be in a position to summarily dismiss the person with minimal or no termination pay. The warnings given to the employee must be unequivocal and state clearly that future performance issues may result in a dismissal. Feel free to give me a call at 416-216-5906 to discuss the best course of action regarding this employee. Lumi Pungea Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.