Woodruff-Sawyer Webinar: Getting RIFs Right: How to Avoid the Unintended Consequences of a Reduction-In-Force
June 26, 2008
9:00am - 10:30am (PST)
As employers of all sizes prepare for a possible recession, cutting costs is at the top of everyone’s “to do” list. Layoffs are one traditional method for quickly affecting an employer’s bottom line.
However, layoffs, or reductions-in-force (“RIFs”), have their perils. In the past year, the EEOC saw almost a 10% increase in private-sector discrimination charges. They attribute the increase, at least in part, to changing economic conditions. Regardless of the size of the company or the size of the RIF, employers can significantly reduce their litigation risks through careful RIF planning and implementation.
Areas of Discussion
- How can employers best prepare for a RIF?
- What are the basic steps employers should follow in implementing a RIF?
- What are the most common mistakes employers should avoid when conducting a RIF?
- Should your severance package include benefits?
- What impact might a RIF have on your overall benefits costs?
- What should you expect when you purchase Employment Practices Liability Insurance (“EPLI”)?
Featured Speakers
Liz Horn, EPL/Fiduciary Team Leader, Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.
Tracey K. Merwise, Esq. Co-Chair, Labor and Employment Practice Group, Severson & Werson, APC
Jenn Walsh, Employee Benefits Practice Leader, Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.
For more information, or to sign up for this webinar, please email Woodruff-Sawyer Seminars.