Disciplining and Terminating an Employee : What to Do and What Not to Do
12-August-2025 :01:00 PM EST Duration : 90 Minutes
Janette S. Levey,
Janette Levey Frisch has over 20 years of legal experience, more than 10 of which she has spent in Employment Law. It was during her tenure as sole in-house counsel for a mid-size staffing company headquartered in Central New Jersey, with operations all over the continental US, that she truly deve Read more
At some point, every employer faces it—having to discipline or terminate an employee. Whether it’s due to performance issues or misconduct, how you handle these situations can make or break your legal standing—and your company’s workplace culture.
An unfair or mishandled termination can lead to costly lawsuits, reputational damage, and lower morale. But when you follow the right steps—documenting, planning, and executing with clarity—you protect your business and foster accountability.
In this practical, legally informed 90-minute training, you’ll learn the do’s and don’ts of employee discipline and termination—from crafting effective performance improvement plans (PIPs) to navigating the tricky terrain of protected classes, leaves of absence, and retaliation risks.
Why You Should Attend:
Even experienced employers and HR pros can stumble when it comes to employee discipline and termination. Common mistakes—like failing to document issues, mismanaging workers with medical or personal challenges, or waiting too long to act—can expose your organization to serious legal risk.
This session delivers real-world strategies and HR compliance best practices for handling poor performance, misconduct, and sensitive termination scenarios. You’ll walk away with clear guidance and ready-to-use tools that help protect your business from claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, or bias.
Secure your spot and ensure you're handling discipline and termination the right way—legally, effectively, and with confidence.
Course Outline
- Essential steps to take before terminating an employee
- Legal pitfalls to avoid when disciplining or firing
- How to conduct a fair, respectful termination meeting
- What to document—and how—to strengthen your position
- Addressing protected-class concerns (e.g., age, disability, leave status)
- Navigating tricky situations like FMLA, workers’ comp, and USERRA leave
- Strategies for handling poor performance and misconduct appropriately
- Writing effective disciplinary and termination documentation
- Post-termination best practices that reduce risk
- HR Managers and Professionals
- HR VP’s or CHRO’s
- Department Heads and Supervisors
- Business Owners and Managers (especially at small to mid-sized companies)
- Employee Relations and Compliance Officers
- CEOs and Senior Leaders
- Risk Managers and Risk Management Professionals
What You Get:
- Training Materials
- Live Q&A Session with our Expert
- Participation Certificate
- Access to Signup Community (Optional)
- Reward Points
Please reach us at 1-888-844-8963 for any further assistance or if you wish to register
100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEED
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