3 Exceptions to At-Will Employment

3 Exceptions to At-Will Employment

“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...
Best Practices for Laying Off Employees

Best Practices for Laying Off Employees

It’s not something any employer wants to deal with, but sometimes businesses need to reduce the size of their workforce. The layoff process can be done in a way that minimizes litigation risks. On the other hand, if not done properly, employers can quickly...
Progressive Discipline Before Termination

Progressive Discipline Before Termination

Terminating employment always comes with risk, even when it’s done for good cause. You can reduce this risk by using progressive discipline before termination. As its name suggests, progressive discipline involves a progression of disciplinary actions with escalating...
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