One of this blog’s most popular posts has been 24 Questions to Ask Before Terminating an Employee. Here’s another question to ask: Why now?
One way that employees and
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24 Questions to Ask Before Terminating an Employee
By Jeffrey D. Polsky on
Of all the employment decisions employers make, none get litigated more often than termination decisions. To protect your company, review these questions before any termination.
- Does the employee have a
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Dealing with the Terminated Employee's Emotions
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People identify with their jobs. Ask someone what they do and they’ll just assume you’re asking what their job is. They may spend more time sleeping than working. They may…
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Top 10 Lessons for California Employers for 2014
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As I was reflecting on lessons learned in 2013 to prepare for the year ahead, I put together a list of my top ten lessons for California employers in 2014…
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Want To Get Sued? Fire Someone and Say "You Aren't the Right Fit"
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It happens all of the time. You hire someone and he or she just is not a good fit for your company. Maybe you need a self starter and she…
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8 Things You Should Never Say in a Termination Meeting
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- This is hard for me, too. – While usually true, it’s important to recognize that the person doing the firing has it better than the person getting fired. In litigation,
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DOES GOOD CAUSE FOR TERMINATION EQUAL GOOD CAUSE TO CONTEST UNEMPLOYMENT?
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Let’s say you have good reasons for termination. Perhaps the employee has well documented performance issues, has fallen asleep on the job, or has violated the harassment policy. Many employers…
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Recap of 50 Legal Tips in 50 Minutes
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Last week I participated on a panel that presented "50 Legal Tips in 50 Minutes" at the Cornell HR in Hospitality Conference. Our goal was to provide 50 practical and…
$168 Million Verdict In Single Plaintiff Termination Case
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Jury asks for calculator before socking hospital with $168 million verdict.
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