How to fire people properly - Part 2: The logistics of letting someone go with James Bryton and Dr. Dennis Davis

“You're not a good fit.” “The company's going in a different direction.”Every manager thinks these phrases are legally safe. But according to attorney James Bryton, they're basically an engraved invitation to a lawsuit. And a lot could be avoided if leaders took a different approach to letting people go.This is part two of our two-part series about letting people go with empathy and dignity.Topic Highlights:– The “middle lane” of firing and why it's where most separations actually belong– Why “not a good fit” is one of the most legally dangerous things you can say in a termination meeting– The thoughtful approach to choreography for letting someone go– Why how a termination ends matters more than almost everything that preceded itGuest Bio:Dr. Dennis Davis is a clinical psychologist and national training director at Ogletree Deakins. James Bryton is Of Counsel at Littler Mendelson, the world's largest employment law firm, and a former civil rights litigator.Episode Links:How to fire people properly - Part 1: When waiting too long goes wrongConnect with Us:theliftpod.comLet’s stay in touchSubscribe to The LiftFind Ben online: LinkedIn | InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.