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How to Get Back to Business After a Termination

A termination often resonates among your employees long after the individual walks out the door. Read More...

Although documenting an employee’s poor performance may not be required by law, creating a comprehensive “paper trail” prior to terminating at-will employees can provide invaluable protection against future legal problems. Read More...

Before Firing an Employee—A Checklist

A lack of preparation could give a terminated employee the ammunition he or she needs to fire back and take you to court. Read More...

Terminating No-Call, No-Show Employees: First, Investigate and Document

What should an employer do when an employee fails to show up for work? Read More...

Is termination the only answer? Three alternatives that can get an employee back on track

Deciding whether or not to terminate a problematic employee is one of the toughest decisions managers face. Read More...

Employment-at-Will and Exceptions: When It May be Unlawful to Terminate an Employee

Employment-at-will can often be misunderstood, which in turn can affect the employee-termination decision process. Read More...

Ten Things You Shouldn’t Say in a Termination Meeting

Once the decision to fire an employee has been made, adhering to pre-set policies will insure the best possible outcome. Read More...

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