Firing

Must you have ‘absolute proof’ of harassment before terminating?

04/11/2016

Employers don’t need to worry about establishing an airtight case against an employee who harasses a co-worker. HR investigations aren’t held to the “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard of a court.

10 Steps to Stress-Free, Lawsuit-Free Termination Meetings

04/08/2016

Terminating an employee is probably the hardest thing an HR professional has to do—and the most legally dangerous. To handle terminations well, you need to keep calm, communicate your message without escalating the tension and stick to a plan. Here’s a 10-step course of action …

Considering rehiring? Ask how he left before

04/06/2016

How a worker handles his or her resignation may be good reason to refuse to rehire that worker later.

Worker fired for breaking policy: Chasing thieves

03/31/2016

There are two risks an employee takes if he tries to stop robbers in the act.

Keep exit clear during termination meeting

03/30/2016

Terminating an employee is never easy. Plan the meeting in a way that’s private; and don’t prevent the employee from leaving.

Keep discharge meeting short and simple

03/29/2016

Deliver discharge news at a short and focused meeting. Remind everyone that the purpose is to let the worker know he has been discharged and obtain badges and other company property. Don’t be goaded into an argument.

Don’t add fuel when you fire: 6 tips for terminations

03/10/2016

If you supervise employees in any capacity, there will come a time when you need to let someone go. Here are some tips for making the best of a bad situation.

Poor behavior? Deal with it by documenting it

03/09/2016

Do you have an angry, dissatisfied employee that no supervisor seems capable of making happy? Then document any behavior that demonstrates the employee is difficult or insubordinate and discipline accordingly.

Designing a Progressive Discipline Policy

03/07/2016

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OK to fire pregnant worker for good cause

03/02/2016

Are you afraid to discipline, or even discharge, a pregnant employee? You shouldn’t be, as long as you have a rock-solid reason unrelated to pregnancy.