Managing Risky Terminations
Chris M. Morgan, Attorney Barran Liebman LLP
This is a hybrid event! You may attend this event in-person or via Zoom.
The on-site location is:
Eugene Mission
1470 W. 1st Avenue
Eugene, OR 97402
Breakfast will be provided; seating is limited. Free parking in the lot or on the street.
Directions:
From the corner of 6th and Blair Blvd, head north on Blair Blvd.
Turn left onto W 1st Ave.
Turn left into the Eugene Mission parking lot toward the end of W 1st Ave.
The meeting will be in the building on the right as you turn in.
Our Topic
Employee terminations are all difficult—but some are more difficult than others. In this webinar, Barran Liebman partner Chris Morgan will provide best practices for managing high-risk terminations, as well as safeguards to ensure even the most complex terminations are handled with professionalism and in a manner that limits potential legal exposure.
Key Learning Objectives
Conducting termination risk assessments;
Maximizing effectiveness of separation and severance agreements;
Understanding important final paycheck considerations;
Implementing safety protocols; and
Effectively handling termination wage disputes.
This program has been submitted to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) for review.
Chris Morgan is a partner at Barran Liebman LLP, where he specializes in complex employment advice, strategy, and litigation. He has successfully handled hundreds of cases for employers of all sizes and industries in state and federal courts, as well as in front of regulatory agencies such as BOLI and the EEOC. Chris is known for his aggressive defense of a wide range of employment-related claims—including those alleging wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and wage and hour violations. In addition to his litigation work, Chris is a frequent speaker, author, and advisor in proactive training and policy development. He is passionate about helping businesses succeed, and provides interactive trainings on employment law, legal compliance, and risk management. Chris graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science from Washington State University and received his J.D., cum laude, from the Gonzaga University School of Law, where he was the class commencement speaker and received the Dean’s Distinguished Achievement scholarship.
