How to Conduct a Fair and Legal Termination

Duration: 60 minutes

Speaker: Jacquiline M. Wagner, Esq.

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Employee terminations are an inevitable, yet often complex aspect of managing a workforce. Terminating an employee is never easy, but when done improperly, it can lead to legal risks, a toxic work environment, and poor employee morale.

This webinar is designed to equip HR professionals, managers, and legal practitioners with the critical tools and knowledge to handle employee terminations ethically, fairly, and in full compliance with legal standards. Whether it's your first termination or you're handling a particularly difficult case, this session will guide you through every step of the process.

This webinar will help you navigate the complexities of terminations to ensure you're not only compliant but also fostering a positive, professional work culture?.

Why You Should Attend

Handling employee terminations is one of the most challenging aspects of managing a workforce, and doing it right is crucial for both legal compliance and preserving workplace morale. This comprehensive webinar will provide step-by-step guidance on managing the legal, practical, and emotional aspects of terminating an employee. Whether you are a seasoned HR professional or new to the process, this webinar will give you the insights needed to ensure fair, transparent, and compliant terminations.

We’ll address questions like:

How can I minimize the risk of legal action after a termination?
What are the best practices for documenting performance issues before termination?
How do I handle difficult termination meetings, especially for remote workers?
What are the key post-termination steps to maintain workforce morale?

Areas Covered

In this webinar, we will discuss:

Legal Considerations
Documentation, Documentation, Documentation!
Progressive Discipline
Sample Performance Improvement Plan
Avoiding Retaliation Claims
Employee Termination Checklist
Severance Pay and Release of Liability
In-Person and Remote Termination Meetings
Post-Termination Actions
Maintaining a Positive Climate and Culture for Remaining Employees.

Who Should Attend

Whether you're an HR professional, a hiring manager, or a business leader, this webinar will equip you with the tools you need to create a fair and welcoming hiring environment. Don't miss this opportunity to lead the charge toward a more inclusive future!

Speaker(s)

Jacquiline M. Wagner, Esq.

Jacquiline M. Wagner, Esq. is the proud President of Wagner HR. Jacquiline uniquely understands the needs of business owners and employers when it comes to educating employees. For almost twenty-five years, Jacquiline has enjoyed the honor of training hundreds of employees and supervisors in an assortment of industries concerning all aspects of Employment Law. Stemming from that experience, she has designed a wide array of engaging Human Resources, Employment Law, DE&I, business acumen, professional development, continuing education and leadership courses and presentations! In addition to spearheading Wagner HR, Jacquiline is a principal Human Resources and continuing education trainer on behalf of the Office of General Counsel for the Los Angeles Unified School District, where she serves as Associate General Counsel. (LAUSD does not sponsor, endorse or assume liability for Wagner HR. No public funds, materials, resources, supplies or equipment are used for or by Wagner HR.)

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Credits: 1.0

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