Oct 3, 2018 | Consulting Services
Q: One of our employees just informed their supervisor that they are quitting, and said their last day will be in two weeks. We would prefer not to pay the employee for two more weeks and have them just leave now. Are we required to honor an employee’s two-week...
Aug 22, 2018 | Consulting Services
Ending the employment of a worker is something every employer must face. Each termination is unique, but whenever possible, conduct a termination meeting. This provides an opportunity to communicate the decision and tie up loose ends like the final paycheck. Use this...
Aug 15, 2018 | Consulting Services
Employers are not required by federal law to give a former employee his or her final paycheck immediately. Also, an employer is not required to pay an exempt employee his or her full salary in the terminal week of employment. Some states, however, may require...
Apr 2, 2018 | Consulting Services
“At-will” employment refers to a common-law rule that the employment relationship may be terminated by the employer or the employee at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, for any reason (allowed by law) or no reason at all. The intent behind...
Nov 21, 2017 | Consulting Services
Terminations aren’t usually anyone’s favorite part of their job, but sometimes they’re unavoidable. If you’re in the position of needing to terminate someone, you want to make sure to do it right. While it may never be easy, there are mistakes...