How to Document Employee Performance Issues the Right Way
Good documentation is specific, timely and objective. Here is how managers should record performance problems so decisions are fair and defensible.
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How to Handle an Employee Resignation: A Step-by-Step Guide
An employee just resigned. Here is what to do next, in order, from acknowledging the notice to issuing the final paycheck on time.
How to Write a Performance Improvement Plan That Is Fair and Defensible
A PIP should give an employee a genuine chance to succeed and leave a clear record either way. Here is how to write one that is specific, fair and defensible.
Progressive Discipline Policy: Steps and Template Language
A practical guide to progressive discipline: the typical steps, how to write warnings that hold up, and template language that keeps your flexibility.
Handling Employee Complaints: A Step-by-Step Investigation Checklist
How a complaint is handled in the first 48 hours often determines the company's legal exposure more than the underlying facts. Here's the checklist to follow.
The Complete Guide to Employee Termination Best Practices
A comprehensive guide covering legal requirements, documentation, and compassionate practices for handling terminations professionally.
Exit Interview Questions That Actually Reveal Why Employees Quit
Most exit interviews get polite, useless answers. Here's how to ask questions that surface the real reason someone is leaving — while it can still help you keep the next person.
How to Fire an Employee Without Getting Sued: A Legal Risk Checklist
Most wrongful termination claims aren't about whether the firing was justified — they're about documentation. Here's the checklist to run before you act.