When you’re running a business in a sluggish economy, layoffs may be inevitable. But before you hand out those pink slips, you may want to consider a few legal tips first.
As you probably know, wrongful termination claims are among the most common types of employee lawsuits. That’s why it’s important to make sure you’re complying with federal and state employment laws.
So before you make the difficult decision to let your employees go, here are five legal considerations to keep in mind:
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