Employee exit interviews are a great way to glean valuable information from your soon-to-be former workers. But you’ll also want to keep the interview legal.

Exit interviews can be no-holds-barred, as departing employees simply don’t care or have been waiting to sound off. But some employees, especially those being terminated, may find them insulting.

Exit interviews are pretty simple. Most of the time you should simply keep your mouth shut, take notes, and listen. Still, there are some tips that you should know to prevent the exit interview from veering into illegal territory:

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Related Resources:

  • Exit Interviews: An Underused Tool for Protecting Your Company (HR Hero)
  • 5 Ways to Avoid Ex-Employee Lawsuits (FindLaw’s Free Enterprise)
  • How to Conduct a Legal Job Interview (FindLaw’s Free Enterprise)

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