Firing & Separations

When an Employee Makes an Exit: An HR Infographic

Apr. 13, 2016

It’s never fun to lose an employee, whether it’s by your choice or theirs. But regardless of who instigated their...

The “Facebook Firing” Case: How Far Employers May Go On Social Media Restriction Policies

Mar. 22, 2015

The use of social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others has been nothing short of a connectivity...

Is it Ok to Fire Someone Over the Phone?

Mar. 20, 2015

At CEDR, we’re often asked “Is it OK to fire someone over the phone?” Many employers feel that firing them...

Can I Fire For This?

Mar. 19, 2015

With employment lawsuits at an all-time high, it's more important than ever to know what you can and can't fire...

You Live in a Fishbowl. Terminate Carefully!

Sep. 24, 2014

It’s time to accept it: You live in a fishbowl. All employers live in HR fishbowls, and we are one...

Homophonophobia (Yew No Its Reel!) and the Worst Boss Ever

Aug. 4, 2014

This is a cautionary tale about possibly the worst boss and administrator ever, and the dumbest reason for firing an...

Employee No-Shows and Walkouts: What if an Employee Quits with No Notice?

May. 21, 2014

If an employee no-shows for two or three days without calling or quits without notice, here are the steps you...

Terminations and Layoffs: They’re NOT Tomatoes and Tomahtoes!

May. 5, 2014

CEDR has a feature article up at DentistryIQ.com. Learn why employee terminations and layoffs are two very different beasts -...

This Way to the Exit: Using the Exit Interview to Support Terminations

Apr. 11, 2014

I think there is a fairly widespread misunderstanding as to the best way for small businesses to conduct exit interviews....

How Can You Avoid Paying Unemployment? NOT by Avoiding the Paperwork

Dec. 12, 2013

I used to joke that you could fire an employee for shooting you in the leg, but unless you could...

On Her Last (Broken) Leg: Can You Terminate Now?

Oct. 9, 2013

In brief, the timing of the ad would not make me comfortable with a termination. Your at-will status does not...

The Dirty Details on Severance Agreements

May. 23, 2013

"I've been told that if I can get an employee to sign a severance agreement, they won’t be able to...