Employment litigation is one of the fastest growing sectors of litigation. Employers have done a good deed by educating workers about their rights; unfortunately, this can sometimes result in more claims.  Approximately one out of five lawsuits nationwide is filed by a current or former employee.  Among the employment cases, retaliation claims specifically continue to grow. In a retaliation claim, the focus shifts to how the company reacted to the original employee complaint, and away from the original complaint.

So, if you are terminating an employee, make sure you follow some basic points: