Firing

PennDOT case shows perils of negotiating discipline

12/06/2016

A former roadway programs coordinator with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has appealed his firing to the state Supreme Court in hopes of being reinstated.

Evidence unearthed during trial can cut liability

12/06/2016

If, during litigation, you discover a new reason for termination, you may lessen your liability.

Think twice before firing complainer

12/06/2016

If you have a worker who has complained about some form of discrimination, think twice before you terminate her.

OK to discipline for bullying online posts

12/01/2016

If you have solid policy guidance on proper workplace behavior, you shouldn’t worry too much about punishing abusive or offensive online behavior that crosses the line into bullying or worse.

Every time, be ready to justify why you disciplined

11/17/2016

Generally, you should enforce workplace rules as equally as possible.

Are you really going to challenge that unemployment claim?

11/16/2016

HR must be careful in weighing what it’s gaining against what it could be losing.

Court loses patience with prof’s pro se poetry

11/14/2016

Some federal courts are tiring of having to process long-winded pro se complaints.

Before you fire, know 3 limits on at-will employment

11/13/2016

Unless a contract specifically said otherwise, you can fire at-will employees for any reason or no reason at all, with three exceptions.

Thoroughly document rationale and timing for every termination decision

11/11/2016

Treat every pending termination as if you will have to prove that you had solid business reasons for your decision.

Pick one reason for firing, then stick with it

11/02/2016

Before you decide to change the reason why you discharged a worker, consider the possible impact of a potential lawsuit.