A scroll through social media will quickly reveal that we’re in a new workplace era where the stigma attached to being fired or laid off is waning and many people are seeking solidarity online. In recent viral posts on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter, workers have recorded their termination meetings with managers and HR representatives, read their layoff notices to thousands of followers, and otherwise shared information about the bad news in a very public setting. Even on platforms like LinkedIn, job seekers are being more open about layoffs and reductions in force (RIFs) – which means that now more than ever, you need to ensure your managers and HR leaders are prepared to handle difficult conversations with professionalism and a solid plan.

Can employees record their layoff meetings? Should you respond to a viral post? How do you create stability in difficult times? Click here to read Fisher Phillips top seven tips to help you tackle these new issues in the modern workplace.

Fisher Phillips specifically created fpSOLUTIONS for addressing these complicated workplace compliance issues. fpSOLUTIONS’ Comprehensive Reduction in Force Guide & Toolkit provides a number of resources to help employers plan and properly carry out a layoff, including guidance to avoid layoff, develop selection criteria, conducting adverse impact analysis and compliance with the WARN Act; Required WARN notices; sample Separation Agreements and Release, Checklists and tools for compliance.

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