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A recording of this 08/21/2008 live audio conference is now available for purchase.



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Termination Practices That Stand Up to Legal Scrutiny

Take the fear out of the termination process with these start-to-finish skills and avoid legal complications later

Someday it could happen to you—a terminated employee files a wrongful discharge suit against your organization and you’re in the hot seat, not sure where you stand legally. Frightening? Yes. But this situation doesn’t have to happen to you. There are steps you can take—long before you fire an employee—that will decrease your chances of ending up in court. Learn them now—before it’s too late—in this one-hour audio conference.

It’s easier than ever for fired employees to take their former employers to court—but that’s no reason to shirk your responsibility to fire a poor performer. In this audio conference, you’ll learn tips and strategies that will make it easier for you to conduct terminations effectively and legally. We’ll cover separation agreements, performance evaluations, implied contracts—all the legal hot spots you must navigate. Enroll now in this audio conference to learn how to enhance your legal defense so you can successfully oppose claims—should the worst happen.

You’ll learn so much in just an hour, including:
  • What exactly makes a termination wrongful? You may be surprised
  • 4 tips for avoiding “revenge lawsuits” filed by disgruntled former employees
  • How prevention of wrongful discharge lawsuits starts long before you fire an employee
  • Understanding the opportunities—and risks—that surround performance evaluations
  • How the way you fire an employee can trigger legal action
  • The danger of “implied contracts”: How to guard against making promises that won’t—or can’t—be kept
  • Separation agreements: Do they really keep you out of court?
  • How some employers make it so easy for former employees to justify claims of wrongful termination
  • The advantages of conducting exit interviews

Audio CD recording*:
Just $249

* CDs are available 14 – 21 days after the event.

1.Train as many people as you like.
Your registration fee covers one conference phone-line or webinar connection. Any number of people can join you or listen in … 1 … 10 … your whole department. It’s up to you!

2. You don’t have to leave your office.
The entire “conference” is conducted from the convenience of your desk or meeting room.

3. No fancy technology required.
A high-speed Internet connection and/or a speakerphone is all the equipment you need. Just dial in, login and start learning.

4. No wasted time.
Our compact, one-hour sessions fit into the busiest of schedules. In no time, you’re back on the job using the wealth of relevant information you gained.

5. Gain the insights and views of leading experts.
Our trainers are hand-picked for their knowledge, experience and ability to deliver an enormous number of drilled-down skills in a short period of time.

6. You have nothing to lose.
Give us an hour and we’ll show you just how effective SkillPath audio conference and webinar training is. We promise you’ll be satisfied—even jazzed—about the new learning experience. Or your money back.

YOUR SATISFACTION
IS GUARANTEED!

If you’re not happy, we’re not happy. Go back to work and apply the techniques you learned in our program. If you’re not absolutely delighted with the results you achieve, write to us right away. We’ll issue you a refund or arrange for you to attend another SkillPath audio conference/webinar without paying another penny. It’s that simple!

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