Termination of employment – My Thoughts Exactly

Firing “At-Will” Employees: How to Protect Yourself

With “at-will” employment, do you actually need a reason to fire someone? The answer is YES! That is, unless you can guarantee the employee knows exactly why you fired him or her. You must have absolutely no doubt they think their firing was not because of age, sex, religion, national origin and other protected classes. TheContinue reading “Firing “At-Will” Employees: How to Protect Yourself”

Workplace Fairness? Handling Pay for Employee Resignations

Do Voluntary Resignations Require Advance Notice? As an employer, you are always under pressure to manage costs effectively. Few companies willingly spend a penny more than necessary. Controlling payroll costs make it imperative to know how to handle the times when an employee resigns. Some companies require two weeks’ notice of resignation, and you willContinue reading “Workplace Fairness? Handling Pay for Employee Resignations”