You served in Iraq twice. Both times, you served in a combat role, kicking in doors. You lost a few members of your Army family, but you accepted that. It is part of the deal you made with Uncle Sam. You were commissioned through ROTC at one of the Ivy league schools. You get out
Termination
Comey’s Firing Would be a Good Case
When you look at a termination, you start with the reasons provided by the employer. In Donald Trump’s letter to former Director Comey, he starts by stating the Attorney General recommended that the Director be replaced. He thanks him for telling him three times that he was not the subject of the Russia investigation. See…
Six Warning Signs of an Impending Termination
Often when a new boss comes in or when a company simply changes hands, you find your job at risk. We would all like to know as soon as possible if our job is at risk. So, what are some good warning signs that you may be fired soon? The ABA Bar Journal borrowed some…
Clear Channel Lays Off Employees
Sometimes an employee is just fired just because. According to the Toledo Blade, Clear Channel Communications, a major corporation headquartered in San Antonio, has been quietly laying off numerous employees. The layoffs started when Bain Capital, Mitt Romney’s former business, bought a large share of Clear Channel. A controversial radio talk show host was…
Tips for an Unpleasant Task: Terminating Employees
Mike Maslanka, who pens a blog oriented toward employers wrote a helpful post on terminating employees. Mike is well read on management and leadership techniques. He suggests the following:
1. Conduct the termination meeting at the employee’s work space or office. He explains that the manager can get up to leave after completing the difficult…
Worker Loses Appeal for Unemployment Benefits
Frequently, employees call me and tell me with breathless excitement that the employer is violating some law, the caller knows it and then they pause. They seem to expect me to say, "well, then, ignore them" or "well, ok, then tell them to jump in the lake." …. No, we cannot say those things.
I…
Be firm, be tough, but don’t embarrass
It is always tough to fire an employee, no matter how much s/he deserves it. But, speaking for the employee, it is can be much more difficult if the employer employs little or no finesse. When to terminate employment is a big part of the equation. Michael Maslanka gives some excellent advice, suggesting earlier in…