Description

Terminating an employee is a challenging decision. It could lead to hard feelings regardless of the reason behind it. Whether it's due to lack of performance or other reasons, sometimes firing the employee is the only possible solution. It will also affect the company, as they are down by one or more employees and might sometimes affect their careers and life paths. Hence, ending the process on a good note is always better. This helps to keep the company profile intact and allows the employee to move forward quickly.

The webinar equips HR professionals, managers, and organizational leaders with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complex, compelling, and legally intricate employee termination process. It ensures that participants understand the essential legal compliance, reducing the organization's exposure to potential legal risks and liabilities.

Attending this webinar, attendees will foster a workplace culture rooted in fairness, transparency, and empathy, even during challenging terminations. Attendees learn to conduct termination meetings professionally, minimizing emotional distress and maintaining a positive work environment. The webinar addresses the vital aspects of post-termination responsibilities, including reference checks and workplace violence prevention, which are crucial for safeguarding the organization and its employees.

Here are some common reasons for terminating an employee -

• Performance-related issues
• Attendance or chronic tardiness issues
• Criminal behavior or theft
• Violence or threats against employees
• Company reorganization
• Poor personality or attitude

Session Highlights:

• The webinar will discuss termination and the type of employees being terminated (At-Will, Government, Contract).
• Review of the Company Termination Policy.
• Learning various termination reasons.
• The speaker will discuss Federal and State Laws related to wrongful termination.
• Going through Pretermination checklists.
• Focus on the ten commandments for conducting a termination meeting.
• A brief discussion on Severance Pay, Waivers of Legal Rights, and Unemployment Claims.
• Understanding key considerations for individual terminations and group layoffs.
• Managing post-termination legalities and workplace violence.

Why Should You Attend:

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 the essential steps and common pitfalls to avoid. The webinar provides a comprehensive overview of best practices, legal considerations, crucial insights for managing terminations effectively and ethically, and following proper protocol when terminating an employee makes the termination easier for the employee to accept and protects the company from potential litigation in the future.

Who Should Attend:

• CEOs
• CFO
• HR
• Leaders
• Managers
• Team Leaders
• Project Managers
• Department Heads
• Company President
• Small Business Owners
• Supervisors and anyone in a Leadership Role