Terminating a Popular Employee

Terminating a Popular Employee

Several years ago, you hired an extremely talented, energetic individual who quickly became a source of enthusiasm and expertise in your workplace. A friend to everyone, this star employee excelled in their work, acing every performance review. But about six months...
Employee Asked to be Laid Off?

Employee Asked to be Laid Off?

Let’s say you have an employee who has been taking some classes outside of work. Since starting the coursework, her attendance and performance have suffered greatly. She recently came to you and acknowledged that she could not keep up with work and her...
Preventing Unemployment Claims

Preventing Unemployment Claims

Employers are often surprised at how easily a former employee can establish a successful unemployment claim.  With respect to unemployment claims, the largest misconception among employers is that terminating an employee for substandard performance will disqualify the...

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