Hiring and Firing Archives - Moen Sheehan Meyer

How Do You Terminate a Hostile Employee?

September 3, 2024

Make sure you document the issues with the employee and are well prepared for the termination meeting.

How Do I Draft a Severance Agreement?

November 1, 2022

Downsizing and retirement are two major reasons why you might offer a severance package.

What Issues Do Businesses Face with Hiring Right Now?

August 20, 2021

Hiring employees post-pandemic is an issue plaguing many companies. Learn more about what businesses can do to overcome the hiring issues.

Wrongful Termination FAQ

December 18, 2020

When you accept a job with a company, you assume that your employer will treat you fairly. While you may be a good employee, there could come a time when your employer fires you. If that happens, you might feel that the termination was not done properly in accordance with the law.

Do I Have a Wrongful Termination Case?

October 9, 2019

As a loyal employee, you expect that your employer will treat you fairly. Suddenly, your boss terminates your employment and you are left without a job. You may be left wondering what happened and why you were fired and wondering if there is anything you can do about the situation. Wrongful termination can happen when […]

Can They Ask Me That? Five Examples of Illegal Interview Questions You Do Not Have to Answer

February 28, 2017

Despite laws like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 designed to eliminate discrimination in the workplace, discrimination does still happen. As an employee, be vigilant to instances of discrimination so you can be a better advocate for yourself and others. Below are five interview questions […]

Was That an Illegal Interview Question?

December 8, 2016

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against an employee or a prospective employee on the basis of the employee’s age, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, or national origin. The Americans with Disabilities Act protects individuals with physical and mental disabilities from discrimination in the […]

Is This Age Discrimination?

July 6, 2016

There are many ways you can face discrimination at work. Race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and your national origin are just a few of the many types of discrimination you can face. You can also face discrimination based on your age. This is a violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, one […]

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