The Right Way to Handle Employee Terminations

The Right Way to Handle Employee Terminations

Speaker: Carolyn D. Riggins

Employee termination is one of the most difficult responsibilities for any HR professional or manager—and it’s also one of the most legally sensitive. Done poorly, it can damage morale, result in litigation, and tarnish an organization's reputation.

In this practical and insightful session, Carolyn D. Riggins will guide you through what every professional needs to know about employee terminations: from legal do’s and don’ts to ethical communication and post-termination responsibilities. Whether you’re letting go of an at-will employee or handling group layoffs, this training will help you reduce risk and ensure every step aligns with law and company policy.

Learn how to maintain professionalism and protect your company—while treating employees with dignity.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Legal risks and rights tied to different types of employees
✅ How to prepare and conduct termination meetings with care
✅ Best practices for severance, waivers, and unemployment claims
✅ What to do after termination to avoid conflict or liability

Who Should Attend:

• HR Professionals & Leaders
• Small Business Owners
• CEOs, CFOs, and Company Presidents
• Department Heads & Team Leads
• Supervisors and Project Managers
• Anyone involved in employee management or workforce transitions

Presenter: Carolyn D. Riggins

Carolyn D. Riggins is the founder and owner of CDR Consulting Services specializing in training, coaching and identifying problematic gaps in organization. Ms. Riggins was in retail banking for 35 years with First Florida Bank, Barnett Bank, Mercantile Bank and TD Bank. At TD Bank, Ms. Riggins was successful growing her client’s relationship by 71 million dollars through valuable training and consistently coaching her teams. Ms. Riggins served in multiple capacity levels of management roles regarding the many banks in her career path. Under her leadership she was able to work as an Assistant Vice President Store Manager, Vice President Hub Manager and Vice President Retail Regional Manager.