Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • A message from your instructor

    • How to use this course
  • 2

    Let's get started!

    • The Why

    • The What

    • The How
  • 3

    Employment at Will Regulations

    • Employment At Will

    • Common-Law Exceptions to Employment-at-Will

    • Additional Tort-Based Claims Limiting At-Will Employment

    • Statutory Exceptions to Employment-at-Will
  • 4

    Potential Legal Claims Stemming from Termination

    • Wrongful Discharge

    • Defamation

    • Other Common Legal Claims

    • Constructive Discharge
  • 5

    Other Legal Considerations

    • Final Wage Payment Timing for Private Employers

    • State Separation Notice Requirements

    • Steps for Administering COBRA

    • State Specific Termination Guidelines
  • 6

    Involuntary Termination

    • Retain Employees When Possible

    • The Termination Decision

    • Communicating the Decision

    • General Termination Guidelines
  • 7

    Voluntary Termination

    • Take a deep breath

    • Exit Interview - Why?

    • Administering the Exit Interview
  • 8

    Termination Toolkit

    • How to Use This Toolkit

    • Sample Policies and Procedures

    • Exit Interview Guides

    • Involuntary Termination Checklist

    • Non Competes, Non Solications, Release of Claims
  • 9

    Next Steps...

    • Congrats! Here's what's next...

    • More resources for you

    • Before you go...