How to Fire a Employee: Best Practices for Legal and Ethical Terminations
This webinar on legal termination educates employers and managers on ethical considerations, best practices, leadership skills, and creating a positive workplace culture, benefiting both parties in the long run.
60 Minutes
6 months
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Group Attendees: Any number of participants
Recorded Version: Unlimited viewing for 6 months ( Access information will be emailed 24 hours after the completion of live webinar)
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When firing an employee, it is important to understand at-will-employment and labor law violations. In general, at-will-employment means that either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason (or no reason at all).
However, there are some exceptions to at-will-employment, including when an employee is fired in violation of labor law. Some common labor law violations include firing employees for whistleblowing or for refusing to do something illegal. If you are considering firing an employee, this course will give you some practices and strategies to implement before consulting an attorney, making building your legal strategy must more effective.Why should you Attend: Attending this webinar on how to fire an employee legally can be beneficial for several reasons. Firstly, as an employer or a manager, it is crucial to be aware of the legal and ethical considerations involved in the termination process to avoid any potential legal issues or lawsuits.
Secondly, this course can provide valuable insights into the best practices for conducting a termination meeting, communicating with the employee, and handling potential reactions and emotions.
Lastly, attending this session can help improve your leadership skills and help you create a positive workplace culture by demonstrating respect and fairness towards employees even in challenging situations like termination.
Overall, attending this webinar can provide valuable knowledge and skills that can benefit both the employer and the employee in the long run, making it a worthwhile investment of time and resources.
Areas Covered in the Session: This 1-hour webinar is designed for employers, managers, and HR professionals who want to learn how to conduct legal and ethical terminations while avoiding potential legal issues and lawsuits. The webinar will cover key topics such as the legal considerations involved in the termination process, how to communicate effectively with the employee being terminated, and best practices for handling the aftermath of a termination.
In this webinar, participants will learn:
- The legal considerations involved in the termination process including federal and state laws related to discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination
- Best practices for conducting a termination meeting, including how to communicate the reasons for termination clearly and respectfully Strategies for managing potential reactions and emotions from the employee being terminated, including tips for handling difficult conversations and maintaining professionalism
- Ways to minimize the impact of a termination on the remaining employees and the overall workplace culture
- In addition, the webinar will include a discussion of the recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling that has changed the game for businesses. The ruling, which took effect in February 2023, impacts the use of confidentiality agreements and anti-disparaging clauses. This ruling has significant implications for employers and managers who need to understand how to navigate these changes while still maintaining their legal and ethical obligations
- By the end of the webinar, participants will have a better understanding of how to conduct legal and ethical terminations while minimizing the risk of potential legal issues and lawsuits. They will also be equipped with the knowledge and tools to handle the aftermath of termination in a respectful and professional manner, ultimately contributing to a positive workplace culture
Who Will Benefit:
- Risk Assessors
- Human Resources Personnel
- CEO's
- Supervisors
Brenda Neckvatal helps the strongest leaders deal with the messiest people, because leadership gets real when emotions get loud, trust gets shaky, and egos start swinging. She’s a three-time bestselling author, an award-winning Human Results expert, and a serial entrepreneur featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Inc., and US News & World Report.
After 18 years inside six Fortune 500 companies, Brenda transitioned out of traditional HR and into Human Results, where the goal isn’t checking boxes. It’s getting results. Her no-fluff strategies have helped over 1,000 leaders and 700 companies avoid costly mistakes, fix toxic dynamics, and build teams that actually work.
Brenda has spoken on nearly 400 stages, delivering high-impact transformational keynotes that break through the audience’s mental background noise and land with such precision, audiences lean in, lose track of time, and get fully immersed in the message. With 30 years of experience, she’s a trusted mentor in crisis management, group dynamics, and leadership transformation, especially when the stakes are high and the people are difficult.
She also donates 32 weeks a year to The Honor Foundation, helping Navy SEALs and Special Forces veterans navigate the transition to civilian life with purpose and clarity.
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