The Employee Termination - What and What Not to Do?

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Employee termination is a critical and challenging aspect of human resource management that can significantly impact an organization's reputation, culture, and legal standing.

To navigate this process successfully, HR professionals and managers must understand both the essential steps to take and the common pitfalls to avoid.

This informative and engaging presentation, "Employee Termination - What and What Not to Do?" provides a comprehensive overview of best practices, legal considerations, and crucial insights for managing terminations effectively and ethically.

Why should you Attend: Individuals across various roles within organizations should attend the "Employee Termination - What and What Not to Do?" training for several compelling reasons. Firstly, this training equips HR professionals, managers, and organizational leaders with the knowledge and skills required to navigate the complex and legally intricate process of employee termination effectively. It ensures that participants understand the essential legal compliance aspects, reducing the organization's exposure to potential legal risks and liabilities.

Moreover, attending this training fosters a workplace culture rooted in fairness, transparency, and empathy, even during challenging terminations. Participants learn to conduct termination meetings with professionalism, minimizing emotional distress and maintaining a positive work environment. The training addresses the vital aspects of post-termination responsibilities, including reference checks and workplace violence prevention, which are crucial for safeguarding both the organization and its employees.

In an era where reputation matters greatly, this training empowers attendees to protect their organization's image by handling terminations ethically and in alignment with legal standards. Ultimately, those who attend this training emerge with the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills to effectively manage terminations, reduce legal risks, and uphold the dignity and well-being of all involved parties, creating a win-win scenario for both employees and organizations.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Type of Employees being terminated (At-Will, Government, Contract)
• Review of the Company Termination Policy: Different termination reasons
• Federal and State Laws Related to Wrongful Termination
• Pretermination checklists
• The 10 commandments for conducting a termination meeting
• Severance Pay, Waivers of Legal Rights and Unemployment Claims: Key considerations for individual terminations and group layoffs
• Post-termination legalities and workplace violence

• Small Business Owners
• CEO's
• CFO
• Company President
• HR
• Leaders
• Managers
• Team Leaders
• Project Managers
• Department Heads
• Supervisors and Anyone in Leadership Role