Can I fire a Work Study Student employee for performance problems?
Yes. However, if possible, first offer the student a chance to correct the problem. You may want to apply your normal performance-review procedures to student employees, or modify your standards by reviewing performance more often. A review every three to six months seems to work best. If you do fire a student employee, inform the student’s school of the reason, preferably in writing. This will help the school counsel the student for future positions.
