Forums

layoff
Legal Forum
layoff
Discuss employment-law issues such as family leave, overtime, disabilities law, harassment, immigration and termination.
We have always verbally layoff people in the past. The owner of the company wants me to prepare a letter. I don't know if this is a good idea because i do not want the letter to be used against us lat
0
Cat:Topic ForumsForum:ForumId54
Cat:Topic ForumsForum:ForumId54Discussion:DiscussionId35786

Forums » Topic Forums » Legal Forum » layoff

You must be logged in to contribute. Log in | Register
 
Forums  »  Topic Forums  »  Legal Forum  »  layoff

layoff

posted at 4/29/2009 12:07 PM EDT
Posts: 15
First: 11/14/2001
Last: 4/29/2009
We have always verbally layoff people in the past. The owner of the company wants me to prepare a letter. I don't know if this is a good idea because i do not want the letter to be used against us later.
Any thoughts?
thanks.
New post Reply to this post

layoff

posted at 4/29/2009 3:52 PM EDT
Posts: 1103
First: 3/16/2007
Last: 8/19/2011
A well written letter explaining what is happening, the employees rights and benefits and what the employer will do for them, including any recall provisions, is probably a good idea.
New post Reply to this post

layoff

posted at 4/30/2009 3:20 AM EDT
Posts: 1771
First: 10/24/2002
Last: 9/14/2011
'Way 'way 'WAY better to lay off in writing than verbally!!!
New post Reply to this post

Forums » Topic Forums » Legal Forum » layoff

Stay Connected

Join our community for unlimited access to the latest tips, news and information in the HR world.

  • Workforce Technology (Bi-weekly)

    Covering the latest technology trends, tools and applications that are shaping the workforce in the 21st century. Delivered the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month.

  • Dear Workforce (Bi-weekly)

    See what HR professionals are asking, and what Workforce Management experts are saying. Delivered the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

  • Workforce Benefits (Weekly)

    Stay current on all aspects of employee benefits, from health care to retirement issues. Delivered on Wednesdays.

  • Workforce Week (Weekly)

    Free weekly update on the trends in HR and new tools added to Workforce.com. Delivered each Tuesday.

  • Workforce Talent (Monthly)

    See the recruiting, talent development and retention strategies of top companies and get the resources for effective talent management. Delivered the 2nd Monday of each month.

  • Workforce Training (Monthly)

    Stay current on the latest strategies and resources for training and developing your workforce talent. Delivered the 3rd Monday of each month.

HR Jobs
View All Job Listings

Search