Writing a Termination Notice
Firing is never easy. In fact, some managers say it's the hardest part of their job. When a business relationship must end, taking some simple steps will help ease the transition. Read more
Firing and Layoffs
How to Manage Prima Donnas
Call it the Randy Moss problem: How do you manage an all-star employee with an out-of-control ego? Should you even try? Read more
Man Fired Over Pot Protest
Kenneth McAllister wore the homemade t-shirt to protest his employer's decision to sell bongs and bags of fake marijuana. Read more
Recent Firing and Layoffs Articles
The 10 Worst Things to Say When You Fire Someone
Firing someone is hard -- but getting fired is always harder. Don't make it worse by putting your foot in your mouth. Read more
87,000 Ways To Save American Airlines
A plea to CEO Tom Horton to turn American Airlines employees into believers, proselytizers, and champions--and fix up the airline's finances in the process. Read more
Bizarre HR of 2011
Most human resources departments consider very carefully when it’s appropriate to let an employee go. But then there’s the few that, well, end up in hot ... View slideshow
Toss the Bad Apple Employee
One bad employee can quickly turn a positive working environment into a divisive and negative atmosphere. Read more
How to Break Up with Employees
Now, more than ever, departing employees should be treated with care and respect. Serial entrepreneur Dave Balter explains why. Read more
Woman Fired for Heart Condition
A small New Hampshire defense contractor has fired a woman because she had a heart condition, charges the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Read more
Man Fired for Being Morbidly Obese
A defense contractor decided a man could not do his desk job because he was morbidly obese. The Equal Opportunity Employment Commission says this is against ... Read more
Would You Fire Someone for Talking to the Press?
A man exercises his right of free speech and gets fired. Read more
Would You Fire Someone for Taking Time Off to Donate a Kidney?
A mother's attempt to save her son spotlights holes in the Family and Medical Leave Act: It doesn't apply to businesses with fewer than 50 employees. Read more
Would You Fire Someone Over a $1.39-Bag of Chips?
A diabetic employee grabbed a bag of chips to stabilize her blood sugar and paid for them as soon as she could. Walgreens fired her. Read more
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