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Performance Management: Employer Strategies as PIPs Come under Scrutiny
TakeawaysThe First Circuit held in Walsh that placing an employee on a performance improvement plan (PIP), without more, was not an adverse action even in the wake of Muldrow.The decision illustrates that whether an action constitutes an “adverse employment action” remains unsettled.The decision also highlights several practical steps employers can take to reduce legal risk by keeping PIPs corrective rather than punitive.Related links
Littler Lounge: Just Cause for a Chat About Corrective Actions
Littler Lounge: Just Cause for a Chat About Corrective Actions
Employee discipline may not sound like party conversation, but stay with us – this one’s worth a refill. Hosts Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave welcome Kat Siegel, Executive Director of Littler’s Labor Practice, to the lounge for a conversation inspired
Employee Discipline for Social Media Posting Contrary to Company Values
7 Questions to Consider Before Disciplining Employees for Social Media Posts
Employers may be concerned about employee social media activity, even if it is done outside of work and focused on personal messages. Posts with controversial or inflammatory messages are often seen by coworkers, customers, and business partners and can draw unwanted attention to employers, particularly amid the current polarized political
Avoiding Legal Pitfalls When Employees Are Arrested Off Duty
Sometimes employees get arrested for alleged crimes while off duty, and it’s better for employers to be prepared and know what to do beforehand than to find themselves in legal jeopardy after the fact. The right move for employers depends on the type of alleged crime, the type of job,
When Employees Behave Badly: Accountability Without Breaking the Law – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
Some employees are technically doing their jobs—but their behavior poisons the workplace. Whether it’s chronic negativity, resistance to feedback, or outright insubordination, these issues can’t be ignored. In this episode, Jen breaks down how to address bad behavior in a way that’s direct, effective, and legally sound.
Reluctant Employees: Time to Say “Goodbye”? – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
In this episode, Jen discusses how to manage employees who refuse to meet performance expectations.
It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday: An Employer’s Guide to Employee Separations
Employee separations are a common aspect of doing business. When facing an employee separation, employers may find themselves asking, in the words of Boyz II Men, “How do I say goodbye to what we had?” Whether the separation is a voluntary resignation or an involuntary termination, employee separations create logistical considerations and legal obligations for the employer under local, state, and, sometimes, federal law.
Lessons Learned from Trump’s Employee Termination Practices – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
In this episode, Jen reminds employers why they should not follow the new administration’s termination practices.
Politics in the Workplace and the Risks of Social Media
How employers address employees’ use of social media as a forum to engage on political issues entails a range of considerations. Social media’s potential to reach an outsized audience compared to traditional venues for political discourse may increase the negative effects of controversial political speech in the workplace.
EntertainHR: Helping Haverford – What Parks and Recreation Teaches Us About Employee Terminations
Parks and Recreation is a beloved mockumentary sitcom that focuses on the lives of several employees of the fictional Pawnee, Indiana’s Parks and Recreation Department. One of those characters is the sarcastic and entrepreneurial Tom Haverford, played by Aziz Ansari. Throughout the series, Tom embarks on several business ventures. One
How to Handle an Employee’s Exit: Pre- and Post-Departure Considerations
Employee departures are a natural part of any organization’s lifecycle, yet they can pose significant challenges if not managed properly. Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys for a discussion on comprehensive guidelines and strategies for effectively handling employee departures, ensuring smooth transitions and addressing potential post-departure concerns.
Dealing with “Entitled” Employees
In this episode, Jen reminds employers of their right to say “no.”
Don’t Lie About a Termination!
In this episode, Jen reminds us why you should always tell the truth when you are terminating an employee.