Terminating Employees: Legally & Respectfully
April
23
2026
(Thursday)
Time
10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
Duration: 60 Minutes
45 Days Left To REGISTER
Id: 211796
Duration: 60 Minutes
45 Days Left To REGISTER
Id: 211796
Instructor
Wendy Sellers
Wendy Sellers
Overview
Terminating an employee is a challenging responsibility that requires a balance of legal compliance, respect, and effective communication. This webinar provides essential guidance to ensure terminations are conducted legally, professionally, and with care for all parties involved.
Areas Covered in the Session
- Understand the basics of U.S. employment laws related to terminations
- Learn about the real-life consequences of improper terminations, including discrimination and retaliation claims
- Develop communication skills (via sample conversation) to deliver termination decisions respectfully, clearly, and compassionately
- Recognize the critical role of documentation in protecting both the company and the employee
- Learn how to properly prepare for and execute employee terminations, inlcuding severance agreements
- Explore post-termination best practices to ensure a smooth transition and maintain professional integrity
Who Will Benefit
- All
Speaker Profile
Wendy Sellers Wendy Sellers, is a committed business ally and HR expert, holding multiple academic qualifications along with a broad array of HR certifications and licenses. With a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years, she has contributed her expertise across various HR disciplines including operations, downsizing, change management, corporate culture, and both remote and traditional workplace environments, as well as in coaching, training, HR education, and leadership development.
She firmly believes that the workforce is the most valuable asset of any organization, advocating for the necessity of training and empowering management, supervisors, and employees alike to excel in their respective roles. To her, ensuring these individuals are prepared and effective is not just beneficial, but essential. Known as “The HR Lady®”, she provides training on HR compliance specifically for administrators and covers the broader spectrum of employee management for managers, from recruitment to dismissal.
She firmly believes that the workforce is the most valuable asset of any organization, advocating for the necessity of training and empowering management, supervisors, and employees alike to excel in their respective roles. To her, ensuring these individuals are prepared and effective is not just beneficial, but essential. Known as “The HR Lady®”, she provides training on HR compliance specifically for administrators and covers the broader spectrum of employee management for managers, from recruitment to dismissal.
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