Taking certain steps before an employee layoff or termination can protect a business from legal exposure. Over the past few ...

Illegal firing – or wrongful termination – refers to firing someone for prohibited reasons, such as discriminatory or ...

In our recent webcast, “Terminating the Problem Employee," the Labor & Employment team shared key considerations for employers looking to terminate a “problem employee” while avoiding controversy and ...

Wrongful termination includes being fired for discriminatory reasons, violations of the FMLA or as retaliation for legal complaints. Key federal laws such as the Civil Rights Act, ADA, ADEA and PDA ...

Should the evaluation require discussion of a substandard performance, do not allow your personal feelings to taint the evaluation, thus creating a bias or possible grounds for a discrimination ...

QUESTION: I've reached the difficult decision that I need to terminate one of my employees. What is the best way to handle this? To submit a question, email it to [email protected]; please ...

QUESTION: I need to terminate one of my employees, and I am dreading it. I have been putting it off for more than a month. Can you give me some guidance on what to say and how to handle what I know is ...

When employees comment on social media about controversial figures or issues, California employers face a delicate balance. Although online posts may be polarizing, disciplining employees for their ...