Discipline and documentation are the two skills most first-time managers are never taught.  Here's the practical foundation you need before you need to use it.

Writing your first employee written warning? Here's what it needs to include, what to avoid, and how to deliver it so it holds up if the situation escalates.

Remote employee not responding during work hours? Here's how to set expectations, have the conversation, document it, and escalate if needed, without overreacting or under-responding.

An employee told a coworker what someone else makes.  Before you discipline them, you need to know about NLRA protections for wage discussions.  This could backfire badly.

Can you discipline an employee who is on FMLA leave for missing deadlines or performance issues? The answer requires careful navigation.  Here's what employers need to know.