November 22, 2019
Does your employer practice terminating employees on Friday? This age old process is not just outdated, it’s downright devious. According to employment surveys conducted by LinkedIn, Indeed.com, and Glassdoor.com, the consensus is that a Tuesday or Wednesday firing is the most humane for the employee as it allows them to immediately search for new employment. It also provides the opportunity for them to discuss important items like health insurance with Human Resources.
Firings on Friday are largely seen in the workforce as simply punitive for employees. It leaves them a weekend to be upset with little or no assistance and no possibility to search for a new job. Additionally it is harder on the employer as most of the post termination requirements cannot be performed on a weekend.
That stated, if your employer is terminating employees on a Friday their mean streak probably doesn’t stop there. Chances are several workplace employment law infractions are happening without anyone noticing. Simply put: Firing on Friday’s = Bad Boss.
If you think you or someone you know is the victim of wrongful termination do your research and know your rights. Most employers simply get away with it because employees don’t think they have a leg to stand on. If you need assistance contact us for a free case review and strategy session with an employment law expert.
JLG Lawyers is a Glendale, California based employment law firm.