We need to terminate an employee due to poor performance. Should we give them a letter outlining why we are terminating them?

by | Mar 7, 2023 | Employment Law, Human Resources

Answer from Daniel, SHRM-CP: There is no federal requirement for employers to provide written notice about why someone is being terminated, but we do recommend providing written notice as best practice. This reduces the likelihood of the terminated employee spinning...

Four Ways to Make Terminations Less Stressful

by | Jun 26, 2022 | Business Tips, Employment Law, Human Resources

In the 2009 movie Up in the Air, George Clooney and Anna Kendrick play corporate downsizers—HR consultants that companies across the country hire to terminate employees for them. The practice wasn’t exactly common at the time, and fortunately never took off, but it...

Is there anything special we should know before terminating a remote employee?

by | May 9, 2022 | Employment Law, Human Resources

Answer from Kim, SPHR, SHRM-SCP: Terminations involving remote employees function much the same as those in a physical worksite, but there are some things to keep in mind: If the employee works in a different state, you’ll need to follow that state’s laws regarding...