Retail Resource Center for HR: Terminations

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Retail employers have unique challenges to face when it comes to employee termination. Given the high turnover in the retail industry, employers are faced with terminating all types of workers, regardless of their classification or their status at the time of termination. The timing of such terminations may also be difficult, given that it may coincide with downturns in the economy or holiday seasons. Further, retail employers may have unique motivations for terminating employees, whether it pertains to failure to meet sales quotas, poor customer relations, theft of company property or inappropriate use of social media.

XpertHR has substantial material to address this challenging aspect of running a retail business:

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How To

How to Terminate an At-Will Employee for Misconduct

The employment at-will doctrine, accepted by nearly all 50 states, provides that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason. However, agencies, judges and juries in federal and state courts all expect employers to behave rationally and have a good explanation for their termination decisions. This How To assists an employer with terminating an at-will employee for misconduct.
How to Terminate for FMLA Fraud or Abuse

An employer may want to immediately terminate an employee it believes is abusing or fraudulently taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The employer would be wise to follow the steps in this How To before terminating an employee for FMLA fraud or abuse.
How to Conduct an Exit Interview

When employees resign, employers have a valuable opportunity to both gather candid information regarding their business practices and identify risk. This How To will assist employers with the steps to encourage employees to participate in exit interviews, select the right person to conduct exit interviews and how best to prepare for, conduct and process the information obtained during exit interviews.

Policies and Documents

Terminate an At-Will Employee for Misconduct Checklist

This checklist may be used to help an employer determine the necessary steps and proper process in terminating an at-will employee for misconduct.
Termination Notice Letter to Employee on FMLA Leave

An employer may use this letter to properly notify an employee out on FMLA leave of the termination of their employment.
Exit Interview Policy

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Employment Law Manual

Organizational Exit > Involuntary Terminations

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Retail Resource Center for HR: Terminations

FAQs

May an employer terminate an employee who has previously made a complaint of a health or safety violation in the workplace?

Are there certain procedures to follow when terminating a union employee?

What are the benefits of conducting an exit interview?

Is a terminated employee eligible for unemployment?

How To

How to Terminate an At-Will Employee for Misconduct

How to Terminate for FMLA Fraud or Abuse

How to Conduct an Exit Interview

Policies and Documents

Terminate an At-Will Employee for Misconduct Checklist

Termination Notice Letter to Employee on FMLA Leave

Exit Interview Policy

Employment Law Manual

Organizational Exit > Involuntary Terminations

Tasks

Terminate an At-Will Employee for Misconduct

Terminate an Employee on FMLA Leave

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