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You’re Fired! Terminating Employees Without Legal Repercussions

Course Description:

Terminating employees is not easy for any HR pro or manager.  There’s definitely a "right" way to face this daunting task, which meets your company's goals and preserves the employee's rights and dignity, all while minimizing the threat of a costly law suit.

Learn how to prepare and follow through with approaches and clear-cut procedures that will reduce the likelihood of an EEOC complaint, and a long, expensive legal battle. You’ll also find out how properly managing and documenting the termination process could dramatically increase your chances of prevailing should you end up in front of a judge.

Plus, in this interactive, 75 minute audio program, CCM’s legal expert will discuss:

• Why advance planning for terminations is key – and steps to implement immediately
• Severance pay – when offering it makes good financial sense
• The ugly potential for violence: Strategies to minimize the likelihood
• At-will employees: Why you need to treat them with care
• When wrongful termination may raise its ugly head
• Understanding legitimate business reasons for termination
• Documentation: Why pre-termination documentation is your best defense
• What needs to be documented pre- and post-termination
• Developing effective post-termination procedures
• How consistency is crucial to your organization if a suit is filed

FEATURED Faculty:

Melvin J. Muskovitz, Dykema Gossett PLLC

Mr. Muskovitz represents businesses, governmental units and not for profit organizations in labor and employment matters.  Mr. Muskovitz’ practice includes grievance arbitration, labor negotiations, employment litigation involving wrongful discharge and discrimination claims, non-compete agreements and workers' compensation.  He also represents employers before federal and state administrative agencies throughout the country including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the Michigan Employment Relations Commission, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and the U.S. and Michigan Departments of Labor.  Mr. Muskovitz devotes a substantial portion of his time assisting his clients in avoiding legal problems by preparing or reviewing employee handbooks, conducting employee training, advising on appropriate preventative measures and assisting with day to day employment issues including employee discipline and compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE:

We're so confident you'll get what you want out of this conference that we'll refund every penny if you're not completely satisfied. No questions asked! It's 100% risk-free!

Pricing:

Your CD recording includes the complete audio conference presentation, audience Q&A and presentation materials.

APPROVED FOR RECERTIFICATION CREDIT:

HRCI - Receive 1.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.