Ending the employment relationship is not easy for most managers. Discharge is a huge area for employment litigation, with more and more regulations eroding the concept of “employment at will”. Managers will learn certain precautions they can take to make sure they discharge legally and ethically. In this program, we will also discuss the importance of coaching substandard performance, behavior and rules violations as a tool to help the employee succeed.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the purpose behind progressive discipline
• Avoid the seven “deadly sins” of reprimanding
• Develop a step-by-step process of preparing for and conducting the disciplinary meeting
• Recognize, reinforce and maintain performance  improvements
• Review and discuss the most often violated laws surrounding termination that may prompt charges against the  organization
• Develop a step-by-step process of preparing for and conducting the termination meeting that is both legal and   ethical

SHRM-CP/SCP PDCs: 4

Cancellation Policy:

A full refund or training credit will be given with 48 hours (or more) notice of cancellation. No-shows or cancellations less than 48 hours will be charged.  Substitutions may be made at any time