Firing an employee can be much like breaking up with a significant other– stressful, messy, and awkward. No one wants to be the “bad guy,” and oftentimes it feels kinder to sugarcoat the facts rather than telling an employee the real reason for termination. But those good intentions may land employers in hot water.
A recent case serves as a potent reminder that an employer should always give the real reason or reasons for termination. As a result of failing … Read the rest