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December 04, 2024

46. Breaking Down Employee Termination: Best Practices for Compliance and Compassion

40 minutes

Employee terminations are never easy, but handling them correctly is critical to protecting your business and maintaining team morale. In this episode of the MyHRBuzz Podcast, learn how to address legal considerations, communicate effectively with remaining employees and ensure compliance every step of the way. Tune in to master the art of professional and empathetic employee terminations with host Chris Cooley and Principal and Co-Founder of MyHRConcierge, John Yerger, SHRM-SCP.

Timestamps:

00:45 - Understanding the Termination Process

3:20 - The Manger's Introspection

6:19 - Documentation and Communication

10:15 - Avoiding Discrimination in Termination

14:19 - Handling the Termination Meeting

18:16 - Post-Termination Considerations

22:18 - Legal Considerations and Best Practices

26:09 - Identifying Red Flags in Employees

30:10 - Communicating with Remaining Employees

34:12 - Final Thoughts

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