5 Strategies to Avoid Being Sued by Your Employees - 2nd in a 5 Part Series
These five strategies you can implement immediately to limit your risk and exposure to employee lawsuits. Useful tools are provided to you to use as checklists, tips and worksheets. This is the second part in a five part series. If you desire the entire series immediately at no cost, please contact Harper & Associates, P.C. directly.
Strategy Number 2 - Know How to Effectively Handle a Termination
A poorly handled termination can have a severe impact, leaving a disgruntled employee who might be tempted to sue. Additionally, there is low morale among the employees who remain and potential damage to your reputation.
Once you decide to terminate, you must pay special attention to the actual termination process.
Tamara Harper, Esq., Harper & Associates, P.C. has written an article entitled, “Effectively Terminating an Employee,” that outlines seven steps employers should follow and the five required handouts you must give to an employee upon termination. This article will be provided to you at no charge by sending an email to Tamara Harper, Esq., Harper & Associates, P.C. and requesting such.
If you are not clear about the timing of payroll and terminations, whether voluntary, or involuntary, and what needs to be paid such as vacation pay, and what can or cannot be deducted, you should consult labor/ employment counsel.
Harper & Associates, P.C. helps employers negotiate the maze of employment regulations, giving them peace of mind and limit their liability exposure. Ms. Harper helps companies to never experience the painful process of employment litigation and shows business entrepreneurs how to protect their assets and preserve their wealth by limiting their liability exposure, registering their intellectual property; and holding property in trust.
