Lawful Terminations & Employee Separation
When employees transition out of the company, willfully or not, there are some legal implications that must be considered. In a national wide study done by the Bureau of National Affairs, the average jury verdict in wrongful termination case is over $600,000 and companies lose 64 percent of the cases.
Upon completion of the learning event, the Learner will know how to identify potential legal problems in the employee termination/separation process and how to ensure the company’s actions are legal and proper. This course is intended to assist the employer in meeting EEOC Standards.
Relevant Standards: EEOC – Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Standards
- Linear Duration/min: 00:17:10
- Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
- Interactivity: Level II
- Prerequisites: None
Target Audience
: This course is intended for Human Resources officers or management employees who are required to participate in termination/separation processes as part of their regular work duties.
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- HRM 16.1.0 Recognize the course’s objectives
- HRM 16.2.0 Recognize the company’s legal obligations during the termination process
- HRM 16.3.0 Identify the company’s legal obligation during layoffs and plant closings
- HRM 16.4.0 Identify the company’s legal obligations post-separation
