Termination

Navigate End-of-Employment Scenarios

Whether compulsory or voluntary, ending employment is one of the hardest situations HR professionals will face. Even celebratory events, such as a long-time worker retiring, can bring added stress and questions for already busy HR teams. Employers Council has compiled our best employment termination resources, from handy guides to in-depth white papers, to help you through any end-of-employment scenario.

Trying to update your separation agreements? Want to provide exiting employees with resources to find new work? Not sure what to do when an employee dies unexpectedly? Find answers to your termination questions here.

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Topics include:

  • Termination Process
    Navigate the termination process
  • Resignations
    What to do when an employee resigns
  • Retirement
    What to do when an employee resigns
  • Discharge
    Ending employment
  • Employee Death
    Steps to take when an employee dies
  • Layoff / Reduction in Force
    Manageing Layoffs / RIF
  • Separation Agreements
    Understand separation agreement requirements
  • Unemployment Compensation
    State-specific unemployment tools
  • Post-employment Inquiries
    Handle requests for information about former employees
  • Career Transition
    Navigate employees transitions

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Termination Resources