“It is sad, a sad day, when our government would fire some good employee and say it was based on performance when they know good and well that’s a lie," U.S. District Judge William Alsup said.

A good compliance program takes both reactive and proactive approach to ensure that the organization is up to date and meets disclosure requirements in the states where the organization operates and currently has employees and in states where its next employees may be. 

More employers who are dismissing workers are opting to deliver the bad news remotely, but a face-to-face meeting is seen as reducing the chance of future litigation.

HR teams face increasing demands as workers seek support to navigate personal situations and remain productive.