In this practical 3.3-hour, April 6, 2016 program, Louis P. DiLorenzo, Esquire explains the many steps employers should take to avoid, or at least minimize, liability risks when firing employees. Mr. DiLorenzo has practiced labor and employment law for more than 35 years. He is a partner in the law firm of Bond Schoeneck & King, where he is also the Managing Partner of the firm's New York City office.
 

Major topics include:
Termination Risk Analysis
- employment-at-will limitations
- review employee's personnel file; consider timing of termination
- review company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws
Is Termination Legally Defensible?
- 7 steps of just cause
Issues To Address Prior To Termination Meeting
- last paycheck; vacation and sick pay
- bonuses and commissions
- stock options; vested retirement benefits; COBRA
- severance agreements; release of claims
Termination Meeting 
- who should attend
- when and where
- how to conduct
Unemployment Insurance Benefits 

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