Terminations

Use ‘stay’ interviews to boost retention

04/01/2005

In addition to using exit interviews that ask employees why they’re leaving, conduct regular “stay interviews” to learn what your organization is doing right (and wrong) and to show that you …

“Confederate Southern-American” isn’t a protected class.

03/01/2005

It’s illegal to discriminate in hiring, firing, promotions or pay because of a person’s national origin. Courts have said national origin must refer to a country where the person was born …

When handing out discipline, make punishment fit the crime

03/01/2005

Managers may want to “get tough” on employees who have given them trouble in the past. But, as the following case shows, employees can sue for retaliation if they can prove …

Don’t impose grooming rules that weigh heavier on one gender

03/01/2005

Courts usually allow you to set grooming policies or appearance standards, particularly for employees who deal directly with customers. Just make sure you apply your rules evenhandedly across your work force. …

Don’t let managers hire or fire based on family health costs

03/01/2005

Issue: Can you terminate, or refuse to hire, people based on their impact to your health plan?
Risk: Employees have two paths to sue you for such cost-trimming employment actions. …

Use an ‘accuracy statement’ to sniff out applicants’ lies

03/01/2005

Issue: Creating a legal basis to reject (or fire) people who lie on their job applications.
Benefit: Providing a “statement of accuracy” on applications gives you strong legal standing against …

Don’t add fuel when you fire: 4 tips for terminations

03/01/2005

Login Email Address Password I forgot my password To continue reading this page, become an HR Specialist Premium Plus member today! Your subscription includes: Ask the Attorney: Answers to your HR legal questions Compliance Guidance: Access to 7,000 HR news articles, updated daily, sorted by state State-by-State: Summaries of HR laws in all 50 states […]

Terminations

Use ‘stay’ interviews to boost retention

“Confederate Southern-American” isn’t a protected class.

When handing out discipline, make punishment fit the crime

Don’t impose grooming rules that weigh heavier on one gender

Don’t let managers hire or fire based on family health costs

Use an ‘accuracy statement’ to sniff out applicants’ lies

Don’t add fuel when you fire: 4 tips for terminations

Should you create an ‘alumni’ Web site for former staff?

Revamp employment contracts to account for new tax rules

Scent or sensitivity? ‘Bad smell’ accommodation isn’t automatic

Tools

Advice by State

Advice by Topic