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    How to Fire an Employee

    Anthony Cerminaro
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    "The decision to terminate an individual´s employment carries with it the risk of a possible legal challenge. Depending upon an employer´s policies or whether an employee has an employment contract, an employee may, for example, have a breach of contract or "wrongful discharge" claim.

    An "at-will" employer - that is, an employer who reserves the right to terminate employees without cause - generally does not need to worry about such claims. Like all other employers, however, an at-will employer still must be concerned about many other possible claims [such as]...discrimination, making false, disparaging comments about them to coworkers or other parties; treated them in a manner intended to cause emotional distress; invaded their privacy by improperly disclosing the reason for an involuntary termination; or terminated them in retaliation for exercising a legal right, such as reporting discriminatory or other unlawful employment practices or taking a leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the Military Leave Act....

    An employer can reduce the likelihood of a challenge in a number of ways [such as] Ensure that post-termination procedures are followed....Be candid with the employee...Respect the employee´s feelings...Respect the employee´s privacy...Obtain a release...Avoid inconsistent post-termination statements...Maintain relevant documents...Consider providing outplacement services.."

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    Profile: Anthony Cerminaro

    Anthony Cerminaro is a business, transactions, and technology attorney with a unique blend of in-house and law firm experience, having spent the first nine years of his career in the law department of PPG Industries, Inc.

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