Unfortunately, employers must deal with employee terminations at some point or another. Despite the fact that a poorly handled termination can result in expensive litigation or claim settlement, employers continue to make avoidable mistakes in handling the termination process. This chapter includes all the information needed in order to avoid making mistakes that could lead to litigation.
Many employers understandably dislike terminating their employees. The termination meeting can be awkward and uncomfortable; tempers can rise, and tears may fall. The worst thing an employer can do during this situation is make things worse; such as by being rude, comforting the employee by lying or refusing to specify a reason for the termination.
An employer sets itself up for a contentious lawsuit whenever it decides to not give a reason for termination to a departing employee. In this litigious era, employers should expect that any termination could result in a lawsuit or a claim for damages. If the employer hasn’t thoroughly planned a termination, the employer may be left without...
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