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Discipline and Termination

Employment may end through resignation, retirement or involuntary discharge. Understand the laws, practices and policies a city should consider at the end of an employment relationship.
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Resources

HR Reference Manual Chapter 3: Discipline & Termination

 HR Reference Manual

Understand the laws, practices, and policies a city should consider at the end of an employment relationship through resignation, retirement,…

Published Apr 10, 2026.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Toolkit for the City Workplace

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Testing employees for drug and alcohol use under Minnesota law and required testing under federal Department of Transportation regulations.

Published Jul 22, 2024.

Veterans Preference in Discipline, Discharge or Job Elimination

 Information Memo

Learn about the legal protections cities must provide to employees who are qualified veterans in discipline situations.

Published Mar 8, 2024.

Layoffs and HR Cost-Saving Measures

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Options for saving costs by reducing staff through furlough or layoffs. Describes alternatives such as hiring or wage freezes.

Published Sep 21, 2022.

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