Employee Terminations: What and What not to do

Duration:
60 Minutes  
Instructor
Racquel L. Harris 

The webinar will educate HR professionals, managers, and team leaders on the proper processes and strategies for handling employee terminations, emphasizing compliance, communication, and minimizing potential legal risks.

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Overview

The webinar will educate HR professionals, managers, and team leaders on the proper processes and strategies for handling employee terminations, emphasizing compliance, communication, and minimizing potential legal risks.

Why you should Attend

This comprehensive training program is designed to equip Human Resources (HR) professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage employee terminations. The program focuses on the best practices, legal considerations, and ethical guidelines to ensure that terminations are handled respectfully, lawfully, and with due diligence. Through this training, HR personnel will learn how to reduce legal risks, maintain a positive company culture, and safeguard the organization's reputation.

Areas Covered in the Session

  • Understand the legal frameworks surrounding employee terminations, including labor laws, contracts, and regulations
  • Identify the do's and don'ts when handling employee terminations
  • Implement appropriate communication strategies to ensure a respectful and professional separation
  • Recognize and manage potential risks associated with wrongful termination and discriminatory practices
  • How to conduct terminations in a way that minimizes impact on morale and maintains organizational integrity

Who Will Benefit

  • HR Managers
  • HR Specialists
  • Supervisors and Team Leads Involved in Employee Management
  • HR Consultants

Speaker Profile

Racquel L. Harris is the President and Chief Strategy Officer at R.L. Harris & Associates, LLC, bringing over 25 years of executive-level experience to her role. With dual certifications in Human Resources and Risk Management, she also holds a BA in Organizational Communication from Indiana University and an MBA from Purdue University. Currently, Racquel is pursuing her Doctorate in Strategic Leadership.

She has a deep understanding of the pivotal role training plays within an organization and excels in strategic planning and execution, skills she honed during her tenure as President of the Michiana Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and on the Indiana SHRM State Council. Racquel is an expert in labor relations, federal and state employment laws, and aligning human resources practices with organizational objectives. Known in the community as a servant leader, she has received multiple accolades, including the Martin Luther King Drum Major Award from former Mayor Jeff Rea, the "40 under 40" recognition by the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, the Seven Seals Award from the ESGR, and the Michiana SHRM Leader of the Year Award.

Her commitment to community service is further demonstrated through her roles on several boards and committees In addition to her professional work, Racquel frequently volunteers her time offering professional skills training to help individuals prepare for employment. She remains dedicated to supporting the growth and success of others.
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