Terminating an employee is never an easy task. It comes with a lot of responsibilities and potential consequences. If not handled properly, both the employer and the employee can face significant ...

Terminating an employee who has filed a workers' compensation claim is a delicate and complex process that can have significant legal implications for both the workers' compensation claim and the ...

Should the evaluation require discussion of a substandard performance, do not allow your personal feelings to taint the evaluation, thus creating a bias or possible grounds for a discrimination ...

How leaders handle the aftereffects of any change, but particularly negative change, dictates their organization’s ability to weather the difficulty, thrive and achieve its mission. So it’s important ...

Illegal firing – or wrongful termination – refers to firing someone for prohibited reasons, such as discriminatory or retaliatory behavior. Can you fire someone for no reason? While many employers ...

The decision to terminate an employee is difficult on many levels. Not only do employers often worry about an employee's personal well-being, especially in today's job market, but they also must ...

When an employee’s employment ends – whether due to a routine layoff, a negotiated separation, or an unexpected termination for-cause – human resources and legal teams must coordinate quickly and ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. One of the toughest responsibilities a manager faces is deciding to terminate an employee. It requires ...

When employees comment on social media about controversial figures or issues, California employers face a delicate balance. Although online posts may be polarizing, disciplining employees for their ...

The Internal Revenue Service didn't follow its own internal procedures when terminating thousands of probationary employees nor consider their individual performance, according to a new report. The ...