Why Termination Always Comes with Risk

Question I’ve heard it said that termination always comes with risk. What does that mean? Answer I…

Putting At-Will Employment at Risk

"At-will” employment refers to a common-law rule that the employment relationship may be terminate…

What You Need to Know Before Disciplining or Terminating an Employee

The prospect of corrective action or termination makes a lot of managers nervous. That’s understan…

The Importance of Immediately Documenting Performance Problems

The importance of documenting performance problems as they occur cannot be overstated. Although this…

Why You Should Consider Progressive Discipline Before Termination

Terminating employment always comes with risk, even when it’s done for good cause. You can reduce …

Ask the Advisor: Are we required to restore employees returning to work after a furlough to their original positions?

Question: Are we required to restore employees returning to work after a furlough to their original …

Ask the Advisor: Does “at-will employment” mean we can terminate without risk?

Question: Does “at-will employment” mean we can terminate without risk? Answer: No, termination …

Some of our employees have said they don’t feel safe returning to work. Can we just permanently replace them?

We recommend caution when deciding to replace an employee who refuses to work because of concerns ab…

We are reopening after business closure due to COVID-19. Can we bring some employees back, but not others?

Yes. If you are recalling some positions, but not others, you should document the business reasons w…