Illegal firing reasons include discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion or disability, plus retaliation for filing complaints under EEOC laws.

Terminating an employee is one of the most difficult things to do in business. But, sometimes it's necessary. When that happens, we suggest you follow a few best practices that are applicable ...

Learn how to fire an employee with honesty, compassion, and speed. Get actionable advice for executing this difficult process while minimizing impact.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. One of the toughest responsibilities a manager faces is deciding to terminate an employee. It requires ...

About two years ago, we worked with an owner who wanted to fire a difficult employee, but felt that he couldn’t. The employee was the only person in his company who knew how to perform some key parts ...

It’s a conversation no manager wants to have: one that leads to the termination of an employee. This uncomfortable, but often necessary, step requires leaders to balance empathy with professionalism ...

A former Safe Routes to School coordinator says she was fired for wearing a Ruby Bridges t-shirt. In a complaint filed last ...