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In Good Times and Bad: Employers Must Be Proactive To Minimize the Risk of Employment Litigation in A Down Economy

March 2, 2009

by April Upchurch Olsen (Graham & Dunn, P.C.)

With the loss of 600,000 jobs in January alone, and unemployment rates soaring to 7.6%1, many companies are doing everything they can to reduce operating expenses in light of the economic downturn. As a result, many businesses have significantly reduced their workforce by implementing layoffs, or by terminating select employees with substandard performance. Whether your company is considering an isolated termination, or a larger reduction-in-force, there are practical steps that you can (and sho...

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