We're Just Not That Into You - Effective Handling of Employee Terminations

Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026

Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Sponsor: West Los Angeles Employer Advisory Council

Location (Remote): Login instructions will be provided to each registered and paid participant via email prior to the program.

Cost: $39.19 (includes a $4.19 registration fee)

Presenter: Jonathan Fraser Light

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It’s an unfortunate reality in the workplace: eventually, you may need to terminate an employee. Terminations are difficult on both a personal and professional level. How can you protect your company from litigation while also fostering a productive workforce? How can you address an awkward termination discussion with honesty and empathy while still maintaining legal compliance?

Employment law attorney Jonathan Fraser Light will discuss the do’s and don’ts of employee terminations.

Topics covered will include:

How you know when it’s really time to terminate, and alternatives to termination
Why there’s no such thing as “at-will employment” in a termination meeting
How to terminate a long-time employee, including special considerations
What steps you should take prior to terminating an employee
What documents should be in your file before you terminate
What documents you should prepare for the termination meeting
How to handle the termination process
Severance and release options
What to say to the rest of your team
What to say to your clients
Protecting your company information and equipment after termination
The aftermath of termination: now what?

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