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Q&A: How can employers reduce risk when terminating an employee?

Q&A: How can employers reduce risk when terminating an employee?

Terminating an employee is never easy—and never 100% risk-free. Learn risk-mitigation strategies for employee terminations and proactive tips for protecting your company.

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Course Overview

Q&A: How can employers reduce risk when terminating an employee?

When it comes to employee terminations, there is always a risk of things going sideways. In this episode of POPS!, Zenefits POPS Sr. Advisor Lora Patterson explains how to reduce risk with clear company policies, regular performance discussions, and manager enablement.

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On this episode, you'll hear:

  • Mitigating risk with “at-will” company policies
  • What to know about disciplinary policies
  • How to manage employee’s performance
  • The importance of training managers
  • When to involve your legal team

Course Overview

Q&A: How can employers reduce risk when terminating an employee?

When it comes to employee terminations, there is always a risk of things going sideways. In this episode of POPS!, Zenefits POPS Sr. Advisor Lora Patterson explains how to reduce risk with clear company policies, regular performance discussions, and manager enablement.

Do you have a question for our experts? Click here.

On this episode, you'll hear:

  • Mitigating risk with “at-will” company policies
  • What to know about disciplinary policies
  • How to manage employee’s performance
  • The importance of training managers
  • When to involve your legal team