Learn how to properly handle resignations and the aftermath once an employee departs your organization.
This topic will cover the ins and outs of handling departing employees - whether voluntarily leaving or being asked to go. Learn the potential liability and impact of performance evaluations, disciplinary documentation, and internal investigations. Discover how to avoid the perception of improper motivation when you are forced to terminate an employee.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to recognize when it is in the company’s best interest to terminate an employee.
- You will be able to identify best practices when handling resignations.
- You will be able to identify best procedures for layoffs.
- You will be able to identify strategies on how to manage the separation.
Agenda
When You Have to Terminate
- Does Your Documentation Support Your Decision?
- Reviewing the Employee Termination Checklist
- Dos and Don’ts
Handling Resignations
- Get It in Writing
- Dealing With Notice Periods
- Exit Interviews
Procedures for Layoffs
- Conducting a Reduction in Force
- WARN Act Notices
Managing the Separation
- Separation and Release Agreements
- Final Pay
- References
- Security Concerns
Speakers
Peter E. Hansen,
SmithAmundsen LLC- Senior counsel at SmithAmundsen LLC
- As a former human resources supervisor, he understands the challenges his clients face, including being on the receiving end of a lawsuit brought on by a former employee; what he remembers of the experience is the assurance he felt when working with his employment lawyer to resolve the matter
- He strives to give his own clients the same comfort and confidence of knowing that everything is under control and that he will do whatever is necessary to represent their interests
- Defends employers against claims of discrimination and retaliation under the state and federal laws, including the ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, IHRA, and Title VII
- Represents clients in all phases of state, federal, and administrative agency litigation, and government hearings
- Works with employers of all sizes in many different industries, including security, construction, health care, and nonprofit
- J.D. degree, Marquette University Law School; B.A. degree, magna cum laude, Northern Illinois University
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for human resource managers, benefits and payroll administrators, personnel managers, business owners and managers, controllers and attorneys.
