Breaking Up is Hard To Do; Ending the Employment Relationship

Episode length: 1h 29m  |  Published: 2021-02-22

Letting an employee go is one of the most dreaded tasks in dental practice management. Done poorly, it exposes you to legal liability, damages team morale, and can even escalate a difficult situation. In this practical, candid episode, Prosperident's David Harris and Amber Weber cover the full spectrum of employee separations: voluntary resignations, performance-based terminations, and the especially sensitive scenario of terminating someone you suspect has been stealing from you.

Topics covered include:

• The legal landscape around employee termination and what you must know before acting
• How to prepare for a termination conversation to minimize risk and conflict
• What to say — and what never to say — when letting someone go
• How to handle the immediate aftermath: access, accounts, systems, and team communication
• Terminating a suspected or confirmed embezzler: special considerations and sequencing
• The risk of wrongful termination claims and how to protect yourself
• How to handle references for departed employees going forward
• What to do when a departing employee turns hostile or threatening
• Audience Q&A: real situations submitted by dental practice owners