How to Lay Someone Off

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Laying off a good worker because of cutbacks is different from firing someone for not doing their job. Here's what you need to know about layoffs.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Knowledge of employment law
Severance paperwork
Compassion
Civility

Step 1: Make sure it's legal

There are various legal complexities surrounding a layoff. Consult an attorney to make sure you're following local regulations.

Tip: If you have more than 100 employees and are letting go of more than 50 employees at a single employment site, the federal WARN Act requires that you give workers 60 days notice.

Step 2: Be prepared

Prepare the necessary paperwork, including a severance package, a final paycheck, information on continuing their health insurance, and so on.

Tip: In general, severance is at the discretion of the employer, but the standard severance package is one or two weeks' pay for every year of employment.

Step 3: Explain the termination

Explain why the employee is being laid off. Research has found that employees who are not given a good explanation are more likely to sue their former employers.

Step 4: Treat everyone equally

Base any severance package on company policy, not personal feelings. If one employee finds out that a comparable worker got a better deal, they might have grounds for a lawsuit.

Step 5: Consider a waiver

If you offer a severance package, you can condition it on the employee signing a waiver that says they will not sue you. But keep in mind that, under federal law, certain workers have up to 45 days to rescind their agreement.

Step 6: Be compassionate

If you are laying off a good employee, offer to write a recommendation for them.

Step 7: Be civil

Be civil. Judge if it's necessary to escort the employee out of the building immediately, or if they can be trusted to take time to gather their belongings and say their goodbyes.

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[BinkieMcFartnuggets]

I'm glad they included that last word in the title otherwise this video would have gotten pretty uncomfortable in a hurry.

[orph0borph]

That is the lightest marker ever.

[CalmDraven]

Oh well you stick your....... Oh shit you mean being fired ! (FUCK) i got to stop writeing comments before i watch videos!!

[CrossFire0073]

Why am I watching this? I'm not even in the work force yet.

[Ibrahim110]

lol, they'd be willing to work MORE hours to avoid a layoff? That doesn't make sense. A layoff is cuz the company can't afford the hours ur already working! They must've meant less...

[electrogeek77]

Laserdisks. Awesome.

[Migslayer101]

lol

[FingersOfSteal]

does he have a condom in his pocket?

[jacobsanchez24]

i thought this was how to get soemone off when youre getting layed.

[54321saveusy2j]

i agree with sekretutka

[sekretutka]

hahahaha, youo dont need any of that crap anymore,they just leave a letter at your desk..with no explanations.

[sveilleux9]

did that guy have dip in his pocket or something?