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Honesty: More than a virtue—an absolute necessity in litigation

When a judge or jury finds your client dishonest, they've decided your fate.

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Ensure layoffs don’t target ‘costly’ workers

Managers deciding who to let go when faced with a RIF might be tempted to consider the total cost savings represented by each worker on the layoff list. That's a lawsuit waiting to happen.

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How many more chances after last-chance agreement?

When is a last-chance agreement not a “last chance” agreement?

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Fair firing: Avoid masking performance issues with layoffs

A recent survey by ResumeBuilder.com has unveiled a concerning trend in corporate layoff practices: Many layoffs aren’t intended to cut costs; they’re a way to cull poor performers from the payroll.

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Firing for social media posts? Not so fast

Should you punish employees for social media activity if the views expressed run counter to your company’s stand on DEI or other company values? 

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Ensure post-termination waivers comply with Older Workers Benefit Protection Act

 If you have to terminate workers, it’s smart to ask them to sign an agreement waiving their right to sue for discrimination or wrongful discharge. But that’s not enough for workers over age 40.

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Accommodate or terminate: 3 questions surrounding specific scenarios

From religious accommodations to correcting a mistake, here are answers to three tricky questions pertaining to terminations and accommodations.

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Constructive discharge: How to cut lawsuit risks

Some supervisors try to skirt the whole issue of firing someone by making the employee’s time at work so unpleasant that they will choose to resign. That’s an unwise strategy.

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FMLA, ADA and attendance: Consider health problems before firing for failing to call off

Always double-check and consider the circumstances before making a final discipline or termination decision based on an employee’s failure to call. off.

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Firing: Where and when to let someone go

Firing employees is part of every HR pro’s job. It’s never easy. But you can make it more bearable by choosing where and when to deliver the bad news.

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