About two years ago, we worked with an owner who wanted to fire a difficult employee, but felt that he couldn’t. The employee was the only person in his company who knew how to perform some key parts ...

Firing someone is never easy. Even when you know they’ve got to go, there’s always a chance the episode may turn sour. An ideal termination is one in which both parties simply agree things are over ...

Terminating an employee is one of the most difficult things to do in business. But, sometimes it's necessary. When that happens, we suggest you follow a few best practices that are applicable ...

Illegal firing – or wrongful termination – refers to firing someone for prohibited reasons, such as discriminatory or retaliatory behavior. Can you fire someone for no reason? While many employers ...

News of several firings based on an employee’s social media post discussing recent events has rekindled the question of whether a private employer can terminate an employee for their social media ...

One of the toughest responsibilities a manager faces is deciding to terminate an employee. It requires courage, composure, and compassion. But beyond the immediate discomfort of delivering the news ...

Is it wrong to recruit a replacement before an employee is fired? My company has a habit of recruiting and hiring a ...

When terminating a problem employee isn’t in the cards, don’t panic. You have more options than you think. You can’t always get what you want, not even when you’re justified in terminating someone on ...

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