LORMAN ~ Procedures for Correctly Handling Termination Pay
Join aalrr attorney, Jonathan Judge as he conducts on webinar for LORMAN Education Services on Terminations.
PROCEDURES FOR CORRECTLY HANDLING TERMINATIONS
Terminations are much easier to defend when they are supported by legitimate business reasons and sound documentation. We will discuss issues employers should consider before terminating the employment relationship and questions that employers should ask before any termination.
Detailed agenda with subtopics applicable to a NATIONAL audience.
I. INTRODUCTION
II. THE MYTH OF “AT-WILL” EMPLOYMENT
A. The At-Will Employment Doctrine
B. Exceptions to At-Will Employment
1. Employment Agreements
a. Progressive Discipline
b. Investigations
2. Collective Bargaining Agreements
3. Promissory Estoppel
III. UNLAWFUL REASONS FOR TERMINATION
A. Protected Classes
1. Federal Law
2. California Law
B. Protected Activities
1. Definition of “Protected Activity”
a. Examples of Protected Activity under Federal and/or State Law:
C. Timing of the Termination
D. Hidden Termination Issues
1. Disability-Caused Misconduct
2. No-Fault Attendance Policies
3. Termination after Exhaustion of FMLA Leave
4. Illegal Drug Tests
IV. LAWFUL REASONS FOR TERMINATION
A. Examples of Legitimate Business Reasons for Ending Employment
B. Questions to Consider Before Termination
V. DELIVERING THE NEWS
A. Recommended Actions
VI. CONCLUSION
Event Contact
Jamie Champion,Webinar Planner
jchampion@lorman.com