In theory, an at-will employee can be terminated for any reason at any time, but in the real world, employers need more options to deal with disciplinary problems. Progressive discipline programs can provide a range of flexible alternatives to manage disciplinary problems, but employers must carefully construct their policy to provide flexibility while also protecting the employer from liability. In this webinar we review the key elements that an effective progressive discipline policy should include to protect both the employer and employee.


This educational webinar has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) for 1 general hour of continuing education credit towards PHR, SPHR and GPHR certifications.