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Keep it Simple Series: How to Terminate Employees Correctly

Terminating an employee is an unpleasant but necessary aspect of managing staff and running a business.

But it is important that you carry out the termination in compliance with the employment standards of your jurisdiction. Any misstep or oversight on your part could expose your business to wrongful dismissal claims and costly litigation.

Having proper documentation and knowledge of best practices can help ensure you are doing everything by the book when it comes to dismissing employees.  

In this webinar, our experts, Olivia Cicchini and Kiljon Shukullari, share guidance on how to carry out employee terminations correctly.

After watching the webinar, you’ll know:

Best practices for carrying out terminations
Mistakes to avoid with termination notice and pay 
Why you should include a termination clause in your contracts 
Dos and don’ts when dismissing an employee 
Tips to improve your confidence when terminating

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Meet Our Speakers

Olivia Cicchini, Employment Law Expert & Presenter, Peninsula Canada

A licensed paralegal, Olivia has significant insight into legal, HR, and employee management challenges faced by Canadian SMEs. 

She utilizes her employment law expertise to create relevant and comprehensive content to help small business owners stay compliant with employment standards and health & safety legislation.  

Olivia’s incisive commentary regularly appears on radio, websites and in newspapers. Her views have been featured on CBC Radio, CTV News, CP24, and Toronto Sun.

Kiljon Shukullari, HR Advisory Manager, Peninsula Canada

An experienced HR professional and a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), Kiljon has considerable knowledge of the most relevant topics, trends, and policies in the field — expertise he brings to Peninsula clients.  

Kiljon has extensive experience providing consultation to clients on all aspects of HR management — offering timely answers and effective solutions to their challenges.  

Kiljon often speaks to the media on HR management issues. He's been featured in CP24, Global News, Globe and Mail, and CTV News.