It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye: Minimizing Risk When Terminating Employees 2019

Involuntary terminations are never pleasant, but they are an inevitable part of business. Whether an employee is being let go due to poor performance or serious misconduct, chances are that he or she may take issue with the company’s decision—either during the termination meeting or at some point down the road. In the event the terminated employee decides to visit the nearest Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Office or meet with a plaintiff’s attorney, you want to make sure that you have taken steps to minimize risk and give your organization its best chance to defend against claims of discrimination, retaliation and/or wrongful discharge. This webinar discusses the various issues you should consider not only when you are making the decision to terminate but also in the weeks and months that lead up to that point. Drawing on their experiences as an HR consultant and management-side employment lawyer, the panelists provide practical tips to minimize exposure and best practices for conducting an employee termination meeting.

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Webinar Faculty

Moderator:

Charles A. Krugel

As a management side labor & employment attorney & human resources (HR) counselor, Charles Krugel, www.charlesakrugel.com, has 25 years of experience in the field & has been running his own… Read More

Panelists:

David N. Michael

David Michael is a partner at Gould & Ratner LLP where he serves as the Chair of the firm's Human Resources and Employment Law Practice. David draws upon an extensive… Read More

David Wayne

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Emily Fess

Emily C. Fess is the Senior Associate General Counsel – Employment for the Rush University System for Health. Emily counsels RUSH on a broad range of employment law matters, including… Read More

Jason Klimpl

Jason B. Klimpl is a partner in the Employment Law Group of Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP. In this capacity, he advises clients on a broad range of employment… Read More