Question: If an employee puts in their notice, can we let them go that day instead of keeping them for the full notice period? Answer: Generally, yes, you can let an employee go that same day unless there is a contract or agreement to the contrary....
If an employee is successful at proving constructive discharge, your business may face a five- to six-figure lawsuit. Other than preventing costly litigation, avoiding wrongful termination lawsuits is important because it’s the right thing to do. By preventing and investigating harassment and discrimination in your...
Question: We have an employee no longer physically capable of their job. We have tried to accommodate, but the condition has not improved. Is there anything else we need to do before letting them go? Answer: The first thing you’ll want to do is make sure that...
Question: We need to terminate an employee due to poor performance. Should we give them a termination letter outlining why we are terminating them? Answer: There is no federal requirement for employers to provide written notice about why someone is being terminated, but we do recommend...
We’ve recently learned that one of our employees is planning to leave the company and has been applying for positions elsewhere. Can we terminate them? Terminating employment because an employee is looking for work elsewhere isn’t expressly prohibited by law, but we wouldn’t recommend it. You...