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 ...

In this video blog post, shareholder Ericka Adler explains what employers need to know before terminating an employee for breach. She discusses how to evaluate whether conduct actually violates the ...

Firing someone is never easy. Even when you know they’ve got to go, there’s always a chance the episode may turn sour. An ideal termination is one in which both parties simply agree things are over ...

On the way, Bob cried in your car and reported that he is an alcoholic and asked for information about your employee assistance program. The CEO was livid and wants Bob fired. What should you do? Here ...

QUESTION: I need to terminate one of my employees, and I am dreading it. I have been putting it off for more than a month. Can you give me some guidance on what to say and how to handle what I know is ...

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 ...

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 ...

The worst experience for any manager is telling an employee that she or he is terminated from employment. When a person is terminated for performance, and not conduct, it might be more difficult ...

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 ...