Terminating the Employment Relationship

Learn the best way to terminate relationship with an employee

This online course walks you through the most ideal way to terminate employment relationships with employees. It educates you on the employment law, wrongful termination, and litigations. Managers, HR personnels, and those responsible for direct recruitment will find this course an eye-opening resource.

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Course Outline

This Terminating the Employment Relationship Training Course covers the following:
#1   Table of Contents
#2   Course Objectives
#3   Introduction to Termination
  • Definition
  • Many Faces of Termination
  • Different Types
  • Voluntary Terminations
  • Involuntary Terminations
  • At-Will Employment & Termination
  • Exceptions
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Chapter Feedback
#4   The Rules of Termination
  • Employment Law
  • Employee Handbooks
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Chapter Feedback
#5   When Termination Is Warranted
  • The Right Reasons
  • 14 Reasons for Termination
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Chapter Feedback
#6   Avoiding Litigation
  • The Wrong Reasons for Termination
  • 14 Reasons NOT to Terminate
  • Termination Scenario 1
  • Quiz - Scenario 1
  • Explanation
  • Termination Scenario 2
  • Quiz - Scenario 2
  • Explanation
  • Termination Scenario 3
  • Quiz - Scenario 3
  • Explanation
  • Termination Scenario 4
  • Quiz - Scenario 4
  • Explanation
  • Chapter Survey
#7   Avoiding Problems
  • Termination Decisions
  • Wrongful Terminations
  • Examples of Wrongful Terminations
  • 10 Sins of Employee Termination
  • Constructive Discharge
  • Examples of Constructive Discharge
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Chapter Survey
#8   Delivering the News
  • Getting Ready
  • Termination for Cause
  • Termination Without Cause
  • Pre-Termination Analysis
  • Pre-Termination Considerations
  • Pre-Termination Planning
  • Pre-Termination Checklist
  • Termination for Cause Documentation
  • Common Termination Documents
  • Performing the Termination
  • The Human Factor
  • Mental Preparation
  • Preparing for Termination
  • Set the Stage
  • The Environment
  • Body Language and Tone
  • Presentation Tips
  • Termination Behavior
  • Dealing With Difficult Situations
  • Employees Looking for a Fight
  • Physical Employees
  • Explosive Responses
  • Order of Events
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Chapter Feedback
#9   Best Practices
  • Post Termination Considerations
#10   Thank You!
  • Course Feedback
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