Involuntary termination of employment: legal and practical considerations

Involuntary termination of employment is the final step in the human resource management life cycle. It often is viewed negatively because it may connote failure on the part of the employee. In some circumstances, however, it may indicate management's failure to turn a situation around. Although you may never expect an involuntary termination to be a pleasant experience, management can find some consolation in assuring that the decision is well founded and based on legitimate, nondiscriminatory reasons.

When sexual harassment hits home

Sexual harassment cases illustrate the problems facing employees, including nurses' abusive experiences with both physicians and patients. Learn how to give employees the support they need and lower your liability.

Age discrimination and downsizing in home care

This article is not to be viewed as a comprehensive review of the ADEA and the "older" nurse's rights when terminated from a position, nor can it be taken as specific legal advice. Rather, it should be viewed as a starting point from which the home healthcare nurse can begin to proactively deal with a job loss that is neither expected nor welcome.