Description:
Employee terminations are never easy, regardless of the reason for termination. Human resources and managers need to work together to ensure performance expectations have been communicated and any disciplinary process your company requires is followed. Terminating an employee without going through the proper disciplinary steps or without considering relevant employment laws puts your company at risk of being sued.
Mismanaged terminations can result in severe repercussions, including legal liability, damaged company reputation, and diminished employee morale.
Many termination decisions are complex and may involve state or federal leave laws, such as the FMLA. Additionally, the employee could belong to a protected class or a FEHA/ADA accommodation is not working effectively.
This webinar will cover the following topics:
- Types of terminations – voluntary, involuntary (layoffs, at-will)
- How and when to document performance issues
- The importance of following your company’s discipline policy
- The termination decision – what to consider
- Preparing termination documentation
- Unemployment – how to respond to claims
- References
Instructor:
Lisa McCormack has over 30 years as an HR practitioner and leader. She works with small businesses to make HR “manageable” by providing practical solutions to everyday and complex people challenges. Lisa’s strength lies in forging strong relationships with clients. Working for highly successful organizations such as Intel Corporation and numerous venture-backed start-ups has resulted in a pragmatic approach to problem solving and conflict resolution, which produces practical solutions and effective results. Prior to co-founding Affogato HR Consulting, LLC, Lisa spent fourteen years at the Melita Group, where she built and led the HR Consulting practice. Lisa has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from San Jose State University and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
