AUDIENCE FOR BOOK: * Employers* Human Resources* Supervisors and Managers* Small Business Owners* Problem employees can be toxic to the workplace, bringing down employee morale and decreasing productivity. By learning to identify problem employees early on, you can take control of the situation and either get them back on track or root them out before they have a chance to do more damage. * Employees who stir up trouble at the workplace are also the ones who are more likely to sue the company. Learning to communicate with these employees clearly and deal with them fairly can reduce the company's legal exposure.* Provides detailed information on how to put together severance packages and releases that will hold up in court. An effective release can bring employers peace of mind that employees will not file a lawsuit after they are fired or let go.* Includes up-to-date federal and state laws (including U.S.

Supreme Court cases) on what you can do during the hiring process, how to handle discipline and terminations, and how to make sure your severance agreement will hold up in court.