452. Shape Up or Ship Out: Best Practices for Employee Discipline and Termination, Part I

Though sometimes necessary, disciplining and terminating employees is no fun. Getting sued over it is even worse. There are legally sound ways to handle both that will help an employer avoid legal trouble. After all, you are trying to eliminate problems—not create new ones! This two-part session will discuss proactive ways to avoid employee problems; how to handle employee discipline, and how not to handle it; key considerations in deciding to fire an employee and how to do so effectively; and post-termination matters to consider before firing someone.