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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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Degrees of separation: 6 terminations, 6 ways to avoid lawsuits

Terminations are the spark to many employment lawsuits. And for each of the six kinds, there are some common steps employers can take to defend themselves if a termination is challenged in court.

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‘This is a business’: Google CEO fired back and fired protesting employees

Employees are paid to do their jobs, not to disrupt others from doing theirs.

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Lawsuit-proof your firing decisions: Have those who hire or promote also do the firing

The person who hired or promoted the employee should make the final termination decision to reduce lawsuits.

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How not to conduct a reduction in force

Group firings can be handled in ways that minimize their impact if HR implements a few best practices.

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A guide to fireable offenses

Your company handbook must address 14 serious infractions everyone must take seriously.

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4 smart things to do when hiring and firing remotely

To maximize the success of remote hiring and firing, keep four things in mind.

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Be sure you can explain business-related rationale for firing decision

Ensure the rationale for termination is business-related and document the reasoning.

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How to take the sting—and legal risk—out of terminations

Following best practices can make terminations less painful for everyone involved.

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