I need to terminate two employees this week... [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 8 answers

So I've had this house keeper for a couple of years now. She's always done "good enough" work. I've had some complaints, but nothing serious. So last weekend, on a whim, I used another service and what a difference! They did a fantastic job all around. So how do I get rid of my current house keeper?
posted on Feb 4, 2008 - 25 answers

Should the nice, dependable, but not so talented person be fired because a more talented person came along? [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 43 answers

Two academics, married to each other, at the same liberal arts college. One has been---unjustly and unwarrantedly---not recommended for reappointment. We're planning to appeal, but I'm not sanguine about the outcome. How bad is this likely to get, politically? Any advice? [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2008 - 14 answers

How can I fire a new employee before his first day even starts? [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2007 - 39 answers

I have a question about forcing an employee to resign. [more inside]
posted on Oct 30, 2006 - 46 answers

Some advice on terminating an employee, please. There is much [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2006 - 33 answers

For a friend: "My boyfriend and I work for the same company. After a couple of years, we are becoming very serious. I work in human resources. He works elsewhere in the building. As part of building our total trust in each other, he told me that he was once arrested for a non-violent, non-drug crime and jailed for a few days. Do I report him?" [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2005 - 245 answers

About a year ago, I was unjustly fired. My employer was careful to do it in a way to avoid any legal disputes. How does one get over thoughts of revenge and confrontation. I've considered sending a letter to the person responsible, explaining exactly how I feel about it all. I was never given a proper explaination and the whole thing feels unresolved. I realize a letter is somewhat juvenile and unproductive but I feel this might help me cope. I really want to put this all behind me.
posted on Dec 28, 2004 - 20 answers

Rejection letters -- writing, not receiving.
posted on Mar 4, 2004 - 20 answers