The Practical Employment Law Podcast

Immediate Termination

March 02, 2024 Mark Chumley Episode 60
Immediate Termination
The Practical Employment Law Podcast
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The Practical Employment Law Podcast
Immediate Termination
Mar 02, 2024 Episode 60
Mark Chumley

Terminating an employee is often a long process involving warnings and documentation of performance issues.  However, there are several scenarios that may call for immediate termination of employment.  Employers often view these scenarios as safe from an employment law perspective but there can be hidden risks.  In this episode, seven scenarios that often lead to immediate termination will be considered, including:

  1. Workplace Violence or Threats of Violence;
  2. Unprofessional or Inappropriate Conduct;
  3. Employee Theft;
  4. At-Fault Accidents;
  5. Harassment or Discrimination;
  6. Sleeping on the Job;
  7. Drug or Alcohol Use.


Listen in and find out how your business can avoid problems with immediate termination scenarios.

Comments or questions: Contact Mark Chumley at mchumley@kmklaw.com or visit www.kmklaw.com

Intro Music by ComaStudio via Pixabay
Outro Music by Vivaleum via Pixabay

Show Notes

Terminating an employee is often a long process involving warnings and documentation of performance issues.  However, there are several scenarios that may call for immediate termination of employment.  Employers often view these scenarios as safe from an employment law perspective but there can be hidden risks.  In this episode, seven scenarios that often lead to immediate termination will be considered, including:

  1. Workplace Violence or Threats of Violence;
  2. Unprofessional or Inappropriate Conduct;
  3. Employee Theft;
  4. At-Fault Accidents;
  5. Harassment or Discrimination;
  6. Sleeping on the Job;
  7. Drug or Alcohol Use.


Listen in and find out how your business can avoid problems with immediate termination scenarios.

Comments or questions: Contact Mark Chumley at mchumley@kmklaw.com or visit www.kmklaw.com

Intro Music by ComaStudio via Pixabay
Outro Music by Vivaleum via Pixabay