Mastering Layoffs: Legal Compliance & Respectful Best Practices

Live Webinar or Recording

August 20, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Eastern

Credit: HRCI: 1, SHRM: 1, ATAHR: 1, ATAOP: 1 (Live Only)

This 60-minute webinar provides HR professionals and managers with a comprehensive, step-by-step framework for conducting legally sound and compassionately delivered layoffs. With a focus on compliance and empathy, attendees will gain crucial insights into federal and state regulations that govern workforce reductions, along with communication strategies designed to minimize disruption and maintain dignity. From preparing internal approvals to understanding WARN Act implications, the session offers actionable guidance to help you navigate each phase of the layoff process with clarity and confidence.

Participants will also receive practical tools, including communication templates and documentation checklists to streamline every stage of the termination process. The webinar covers critical post-termination requirements such as final pay, COBRA benefits, and positive off-boarding techniques that support affected employees while safeguarding your organization’s reputation. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped to manage layoffs that are transparent, respectful, and legally defensible—without compromising your company culture or exposing your business to legal risks.

Your Benefits for Attending:

• Mitigate Legal Risk: Learn the federal and state requirements that govern layoffs to ensure compliance and avoid litigation.
• Protect Your Reputation: Discover strategies to preserve morale, employer brand, and company culture through a respectful layoff process.
• Empower Your Managers: Gain communication techniques and templates to help leaders deliver difficult news with empathy and clarity.
• Streamline Documentation: Access top-tier forms and record-keeping checklists that support defensible decisions.
• Prepare Thoroughly: Get step-by-step guidance for pre-layoff planning, including notice periods and WARN Act considerations.
• Navigate the Aftermath: Understand your post-termination responsibilities, from final pay to COBRA, and maintain strong alumni relations.

This webinar is a must-attend for HR leaders and managers who want to protect their organizations while handling layoffs with compassion and professionalism. Equip yourself with the essential tools, knowledge, and resources to conduct workforce reductions the right way.

Guest Speaker: Wendy Sellers - The HR Lady

Level: Basic

Format: Live Webcast

Program Prerequisites: None

Advanced Preparation: None

This program has been approved for credit hours through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org.

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