It's possible that the situation is more complex than you initially thought. Consider whether the employee had full control over his performance--for example, did the employee fully understand the roles and assignments of his position? [title] Ask to speak in private.
[header] How to discipline an employee [title] Conduct your own investigation. [step] Before you bring any disciplinary action against an employee at any stage of progressive discipline, it's important that you review the evidence against the employee. [substeps] Ask yourself who is actually at fault in the situation.