The decision has been made, but the ship hasn't yet sailed.
Somebody has to deliver the bad news and as difficult as this might
be, there are a couple of things employers will want to know about
before going into the meeting. Here are some practical tips to
reduce potential risk associated with the termination meeting.
Tip 1 – Decide on Your Approach
Once the decision to terminate is made, an employer still has to
decide how it will be carried out. Terminations can be for cause or
without cause on reasonable notice. Reasonable notice can be
working notice or pay in lieu of working notice. Further, employers
may wish to sweeten the offer above strict legal entitlements in
order to obtain a release. Such decisions have to be made in
consultation with legal advisors and in accordance with any
contractual, statutory and common law requirements.
