Cut from the Roster: Effective Handling of Employee Resignations, Terminations and Layoffs
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm – 12:50 pm (program and Q&A as time permits)
Location (Remote by Zoom): Login information will be provided upon registration and again a day or two prior to the program.
Cost: Complimentary (Advance Registration Required)
Presenter: Kathleen (Kathy) Fellows
Registration Information
Whether they are your most valuable player or a benchwarmer, the reality is that employee resignations, layoffs, and terminations are inevitable for employers. Layoffs and terminations in particular are difficult on both a personal and professional level. How can you protect your company from litigation while also fostering a productive workforce? How can you address an awkward separation discussion with honesty and empathy while still maintaining legal compliance? What are the best practices when an employee submits their resignation?
Topics in this informative webinar will include:
- Best practices when an employee resigns
- How to handle layoffs
- Why “at-will employment” has limited value when it comes to terminations
- What steps you should take prior to terminating an employee
- What documents should be in your file before you terminate
- What documents you should prepare for the termination meeting
- How to handle the termination process
- Severance and release options
Disclaimer: This program is not intended to provide legal advice and attendance at the program is not a substitute for obtaining legal advice from properly retained legal counsel regarding specific circumstances. Attending this webinar does not create an attorney-client relationship and any information provided during the program should be used only after consultation with legal counsel.