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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings.  less -
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10th Circuit Decision Highlights Best Practices for Employers Planning Reductions in Force

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In Raymond v. Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, the US Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit considered and rejected a group of former employees’ allegations that they were selected for termination in a reduction in force (RIF)...more

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Can You Lay Off Remote Workers First? 4 Key Considerations for Employers Facing RIFs

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Here’s the scenario: You were just told that your company needs to reduce its workforce by 10%, and it’s your job to put together an action plan for this grim assignment. But there’s a catch. The leadership team wants you to...more

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5 Questions: Effective Communication Strategies During a Reduction in Force

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You may have recently made the difficult decision to reduce your workforce, and you still have some tough choices ahead regarding how to handle the details. Perhaps the most important decisions will involve how you chose to...more

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[Podcast]: Reductions in Force

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In this episode of The Proskauer Brief, partners Harris Mufson and Evandro Gigante discuss considerations and best practices associated with reductions in force.  Companies that make a business decision to reduce its staffing...more

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Planning for a Possible Government Shutdown: Labor and Employment Issues for Government Contractors

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With the federal government funded only through Sept. 30, 2015, unless Congress acts quickly, there is a reasonable likelihood of another government shutdown beginning Oct. 1, 2015. The looming shutdown will create...more

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