Complimentary Human Resource Seminar ---------- Earn One HRCI Credit 

Avoiding Legal Landmines: How to Effectively Discipline and Discharge Employees

Schedule
Continental Breakfast and Networking: 8:00AM to 8:30AM
Seminar Session: 8:30AM to 9:30AM 

OVERVIEW
No aspect of the employment relationship produces more angst and lawsuits than discipline and discharge of workers. When a company terminates an employee, the situation is volatile, and the slightest violation of the law – or even the appearance of unfairness – can spark legal action by a disgruntled employee.

Such concerns, however, should not stop a company from disciplining an employee, and terminating him or her when necessary. Taking the proper steps in dealing with such an employee can mean the difference between business success and costly litigation.

This complimentary breakfast session will offer a roadmap on recommended courses of action to follow, and common mistakes to avoid. Case studies will be discussed.

Topics include:

• Knowing your rights and the law, including discrimination, retaliation and medical leave issues
• The stakes and potential damages
• The threat of personal liability
• Guidelines for documentation
• Practicing fairness and open communication
• Disciplinary action and discharge checklists
• Protecting yourself and your business from an employment lawsuit

Speaker:

Kenneth R. Gilberg, Shareholder and Labor and Employment Attorney, Flaster/Greenberg PC