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Errors and Omissions in HR Management There's no such thing as a "Free Lunch, By Nancye Combs, HR Enterpr ise, Inc. nancyecombs@aol.com Editor's Note: FEDA members should always consult their own attorney regard- ing specific situations for compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws as it applies to their own company " particularly when it comes to Human Resources and the five areas below, says Management Consultant Nancye Combs. Missteps in any one of them can cost employers big time, which is ill-advised in these economic times. Using "At-Will" Terminations M ost states allow employers to terminate employees with or without cause, if there is no employment contract, no violation of public policy, or no discrimination. That means many employers can decide to end the employment rela- tionship with an employee whenever they want to, with or without a reason. The naïve manager says, "I know we should have properly documented his problems, but we will just use our at- will privilege to get him out of here. " No problem, right? It is easy, fast and covers up your managerial sin of failing to properly address and document the performance issues. However, keep in mind that your employee will qualify for unemployment insurance and your company will pay for it. If you termi- nate at-will, and do not have any docu- continued on page 44 42 FEDA News & Views