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 ...

Terminating an employee is one of the most difficult things to do in business. But, sometimes it's necessary. When that happens, we suggest you follow a few best practices that are applicable ...

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 ...

When an employee’s employment ends – whether due to a routine layoff, a negotiated separation, or an unexpected termination for-cause – human resources and legal teams must coordinate quickly and ...

In HR Dive’s Mailbag series, we answer HR professionals’ questions about all things work. Have a question? Send it to [email protected]. Q: We terminated a relatively new employee for performance and ...

Illegal firing – or wrongful termination – refers to firing someone for prohibited reasons, such as discriminatory or retaliatory behavior. Can you fire someone for no reason? While many employers ...

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 ...

Severance pay is typically offered to employees who are terminated through no fault of their own — for example, as a result of workforce reductions and displacements due to mergers or acquisitions.

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 ...