Protection from CompetitionThe thing to consider when laying of an employee that has signed a non-compete clause, is “will this employee compete with the [...]

According to FindLaw, “If an employee is laid off by an employer, or working hours are significantly decreased, the worker will receive unemployment benefits [...]

Legal ConsiderationsLegal considerations when planning a RIF or Reduction in Force, Furlough or Layoff include but are not limited to:  ADEAAccording to the U.S. [...]

Cost of Layoff vs. Salary During the strategy session process, you’ll end up asking many questions to get to narrow in on the information [...]

Outplacement ServicesAccording to Insperity, “Outplacement firms can help you and your human resources team during the layoff process by providing guidance around best practices. [...]

Project RespectYour companies’ brand should always be at the forefront of all your communications with your employees, even when you let them go. Think [...]

Follow-up You’ll need contact information during layoffs and furloughs to follow-up with employees, but do not “talk shop” if you do contact them. Talking work [...]

Start with Company Brand in MindThere are many ways you can conduct a layoff or furlough:  With reasonable notice or abruptSeemingly fair or unfair  [...]

Consult a LawyerAvoiding legal pitfalls requires planning and research. It also requires speaking to and/or hiring a lawyer to review your plan of action. [...]

During Layoffs, Who is Rehireable?Your company should have in place a hire-back policy. Rehires can be valuable team members since they already know the [...]