Illegal Reasons for Firing Employees
There are certain reasons that you can never use to fire an employee.
What to Say When You Fire an Employee
Termination meetings are difficult, but here's how employers can handle them fairly and legally.
Firing Employees With Employment Contracts
Employment contracts can limit your ability to fire employees.
When Does an Employer Need an Employment Lawyer?
Sometimes it makes sense to hire an attorney to handle employment disputes.
How to Reduce Legal Risk When Firing an Employee
Employers can avoid expensive lawsuits by identifying risky terminations and knowing when to contact a lawyer.
Before laying off workers, consider alternatives and set criteria for which employees to lay off.
Essential steps to take after an employee quits or is fired.
Chart: Final Paychecks for Departing Employees
Learn your state's law on when you have to provide a departing employee with the final paycheck.
Should You Offer Severance Pay?
You may want to consider paying severance, even if it isn't legally required.
Giving References for Former Employees
Learn what to tell prospective employers about a former employee.
Unemployment Benefits: Contesting an Employee's Claim
Should an employer contest an employee's claim for unemployment?
Is it illegal for my employer to lay off employees with the most seniority?
The utility has been struggling, and our managers told us they have been instructed to lay off six.