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Employment Law After Hours VIDEO - Managing Difficult Employees: Performance Improvement Plans

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Performance Improvement Plans are some of the best ways to improve employee performance when they are not meeting work expectations or violating company policies and employer rules.

Yet, many employers utilize performance improvement plans incorrectly. Therefore, in this in-depth episode of Employment Law After Hours, we explore the best practices for performance improvement plans, as well as providing the supervisor/manager conversation demonstrations, and an ultimate demonstration of providing a performance improvement plan to an employee.

  • Do you know what goes in a performance improvement plan?
  • How do you manage a difficult employee?
  • When do you use a performance improvement plan?
  • How do you write a performance improvement plan?
  • How do you improve employee performance?
  • How do you correct an employee's violation of work rules and requirements?
  • How do you punish an employee?
  • How do you reprimand an employee?
  • How do you draft a performance improvement plan?
  • How do you give a performance improvement plan? 

Answers to these issues and many others are covered in this week's episode of Employment Law After Hours, covering the issues keeping HR professionals and employers up at night. For more information, please contact Bryan Meek at bmeek@bmdllc.com.


Trump vs. Harris: What Could Their Presidencies Mean for Employment Law?

In the latest 2 episodes of Employment Law After Hours, BMD Partner Bryan Meeks dives deep into the potential employment law changes we could see under two very different 2024 election outcomes with Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.

Nationwide Ban on Non-Compete Agreements: Requirements and Texas Court Decision Explained

Watch this Employment Law After Hours video to find out about the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) groundbreaking Final Rule that bans non-compete agreements nationwide. This video also explores the recent decision by the Northern District of Texas to enjoin and delay the implementation and enforcement of the Final Rule banning non-compete agreements nationwide.

Navigate the Latest Employment Law Changes with Confidence

BMD Partner and Co-Chair of the Employment & Labor Law Group, Bryan Meek, presented this webinar on trending HR topics. Topics include the new Fair Labor Standards Act changes for exempt employees and Federal Trade Commission's nationwide ban on non-competes. Discover how these groundbreaking changes will impact organizations nationwide and what they need to do to ensure compliance.

BMD Vice President Amanda Waesch Shares the Secrets to Her Success

BMD Vice President and Healthcare Law Member, Amanda Waesch, recently shared the secrets to her success on the Driving Change Podcast. From managing a high-powered career to balancing family life and mentoring the next generation of lawyers, Amanda’s insights are a must-hear. Watch the full interview here!

Ohio Legalizes Marijuana: Changes for Employers

Ohio Employers: Ohio recreational marijuana sales begin Tuesday, August 6, bringing new challenges for employers regarding employee use. BMD Partner and Labor & Employment Co-Chair Bryan Meek has outlined essential tips and best practices to help you adapt.