More often than you would think, we get calls from members wondering what they can do about someone who they think is impaired at work. When that happens, we immediately go into crisis control mode because, well, impairment at work is never acceptable. In this...
Those in the healthcare industry are bound to be ahead of the curve in understanding that mental illness is not a character defect and can be a serious health condition that requires intervention. Despite having a good comprehension of the importance of good mental...
Even when everything goes smoothly, employee terminations can be stressful. But what about those more mysterious situations, when an employee just stops coming in to work, and no-shows for two or three days without calling? Even worse, what if an employee suddenly...
Since every termination comes with some risk, it’s always wise to slow down and ask some questions first. It’s important to have a legal and documented reason for every termination decision. To help you do that, here are some questions and guidance to bear in mind...
“I’ve been told that if I can get an employee to sign a severance agreement, they won’t be able to claim unemployment. Is this true?” The short answer to this question is no. Just like in the case of “pay in lieu of notice,” a severance agreement...
It’s a question that comes up often in the CEDR Solution Center: If I fire someone for cause, how can I avoid paying their unemployment insurance benefits? The short answer is that you can’t always prevent an employee from receiving unemployment insurance (UI)...
