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Terminations

OK to discipline for bullying online posts

12/01/2016
If you have solid policy guidance on proper workplace behavior, you shouldn’t worry too much about punishing abusive or offensive online behavior that crosses the line into bullying or worse.

All about California’s WARN Act

11/28/2016
What are our notice requirements? … What must WARN notices say? … What if we don’t give notice?

Every time, be ready to justify why you disciplined

11/17/2016
Generally, you should enforce workplace rules as equally as possible.

Are you really going to challenge that unemployment claim?

11/16/2016
HR must be careful in weighing what it’s gaining against what it could be losing.

Court loses patience with prof’s pro se poetry

11/14/2016
Some federal courts are tiring of having to process long-winded pro se complaints.

Before you fire, know 3 limits on at-will employment

11/13/2016
Unless a contract specifically said otherwise, you can fire at-will employees for any reason or no reason at all, with three exceptions.

Downsizing in New York? Know when you need to WARN your employees

11/11/2016
If your business is planning or considering downsizing at these levels, then a review of the WARN Act needs to be undertaken early in the process.

Subordinate’s hair comment doesn’t justify lawsuit

11/11/2016
It takes more than a handful of incidents to create hostility, even if they could be viewed as offensive and not appropriate for the workplace.

Thoroughly document rationale and timing for every termination decision

11/11/2016
Treat every pending termination as if you will have to prove that you had solid business reasons for your decision.

Ensure employees on leave understand termination rules

11/02/2016
If you have a policy on terminating employees who are out on leave, be sure to issue reminders about the rule and the timeline.