Alternatives To Downsizing
Business people are finding creative ways to design and modify alternatives to downsizings because reductions in force are costly, devastating to the employees impacted, and generate public ill will. If there are other options, wise employers explore them.
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COBRA Notice and Election Requirements
COBRA prescribes notification responsibilities that apply to employers, plan administrators, and, in certain instances, covered employees and qualified beneficiaries. (In many cases, the employer and plan administrator will be the same person or entity).
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Common Disclaimers and Statements on Application Forms
A great deal of attention must be paid to what to ask job applicants to meet fair employment requirements. But the explosion of employment litigation has taught employers that telling applicants about company policy on an application form can help avoid liability if an employee files a lawsuit after the employment relationship is terminated.
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Conducting the Termination Meeting
Once all of the investigation and preparation for the discharge decision has taken place, the only matter left is to communicate the decision to the person being discharged.
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