Firing is not fun. Most managers go to great lengths to avoid firing someone, and when it finally comes down to it, you have to let this person go.
After all that stress, the last thing you want is to land in court.
You know that the firing was legal, but that doesn’t mean a lawyer or the EEOC won’t take up the case, and you’ll be forced to spend a fortune defending yourself.
Here’s how to reduce your chances of ever ending up in court.
Be Fair and Consistent
In all states but Montana, employment is at-will. That means you can fire someone for any reason or no reason as long as that reason isn’t illegal. If that sentence made no sense, you’re not alone. It’s a weird concept, but here’s how it plays out in practical terms. You can fire someone because you don’t like her shoes.
To keep reading, click here: Watch Your Back: How to Fire Someone Without Getting Sued