State and federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Acts require companies to provide notice before taking certain actions to reduce the size of their workforce. For employers conducting reductions in force in New York, the state law will almost always be more restrictive. Thus, complying with New York’s WARN Act will usually also satisfy the federal … Read more
On April 25, 2018, I presented a complimentary webinar called “Don’t Fire Me on Friday!” For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I go over some practical tips on how to let employees go without aggravating the situation. … Read more
Can you legally do this? Yes . . . maybe. Firing an employee on medical leave is a tricky proposition. But sometimes it is appropriate. Even then, it might not go over well. Let’s review some of the legal issues and practical considerations that come up in this area. Legal Protections The full range of legal protections … Read more