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This program will consist of a substantive presentation followed by a question and answer period. To ensure that questions are answered, attendees are encouraged to submit their questions in advance of this webinar.

For many managers, the decision to terminate an employee is one of the most difficult and unpleasant challenges they face in performing their job. Regardless of how justified or necessary letting someone go may be, it is rarely an easy task. Not only are terminations stressful and emotionally taxing, they require managers to walk a path filled with legal landmines which, if detonated, can expose the organization to substantial risk and liability.

Fortunately, businesses can significantly minimize their potential legal exposure by avoiding common pitfalls. This process starts with laying the proper groundwork from the employee’s very first day on the job. It requires setting quantifiable and objective benchmarks; annually updating job descriptions to more accurately reflect the tasks the employee is performing at that time; consistently enforcing workplace policies; implementing a progressive discipline framework; documenting performance-related conversations; establishing channels of communication and feedback; and more. The later a business waits to begin planning a termination, the higher the probability that the termination will result in the employee pursuing legal action.

In this webinar, we will discuss the steps you can take to reduce your organization’s legal risk when terminating an employee. Specifically, we will guide you through the best practices for minimizing potential legal action such as wrongful termination and retaliation claims. We will also help you navigate common issues that arise during the termination process. And, we will discuss how you can use severance agreements to completely avoid litigation.

Please note: This webinar is offered as a complimentary product to all Employment Law and Human Resources Compliance and Training Package holders. For more information on the training package, click here or Contact Us.