Large Company Closure
Voluntary Termination
Payroll / Downsizing
Firing / Non-Compliance
100
When a decision has been made to close a large plant or business, should Human Resources notify employees or state and/or federal officials first?
Notify state and/or federal officials first
100
What is the first step in the voluntary termination process?
Fred will provide a minimum of two weeks notice
100
When a company is affected by the amount it pays out in payroll, how should this obligation be removed to cut cost?
Compare and contrast Employees
100
When a company is faced with an employee who is partaking in unethical activities, what is the first step human resources takes?
Human Resources would open a confidential investigation into the employee looking at their computer history, going over surveillance videos, home life, and unusual spending habits and talking to witnesses.
200
Does the health insurance company or Human Resources provide information about employees’ health insurance plans and COBRA when a company is closing?
Human Resources
200
Upon the receipt of resignation, the manager will notify which department?
The human resources (HR) department
200
How should a companies leader go about terminating employees due to downsizing/payroll?
Send out letters/set up a quick meeting.
200
What could be included in "stealing" from a company?
Stealing could include supplies, money and equipment but could also include company time.
300
Many HR departments offer information about job fairs and counseling in what area when a company is closing? Rehabilitation counseling or Career counseling?
Career Counseling
300
On Fred's last day of work, what will HR collect from him?
All company property entrusted to Fred
300
What kind of programs/benefits are usually offered to displaced employees due to downsizing/payroll?
Outplacement Programs/ Severance Pay
300
Depending on the severity of the theft, what are some options human resources has to resolve the situation?
Employers and HR may decide to discipline the employee rather than fire them or the employee could be fired pending a police investigation.
400
Many businesses will offer severance pay and possible retirement benefits to displaced workers due to a company closing. Should Payroll or Human Resources discuss these?
Human Resources
400
HR will conduct what type of interview with Fred during the voluntary interview process?
An exit interview
400
After termination how should a companies leader inform his/her remaining employees their job is secure?
Posting bulletin boards/ send out letters.
400
What is the importance of conducting a through detailed investigation?
Employers could face charges of discrimination and wrongful termination which is why a very organized and detailed investigation is key.
500
Employees displaced due to a company closure may be eligible to receive unemployment benefits. Should an employee contact the Benefits or Human Resources Department for information before contacting the Unemployment Insurance Agency?
Human Resources Department
500
What will HR require of Fred's manager/supervisor?
A summary of employment on Fred
500
What day of the week is most likely best for a companies leader to terminate employees due to downsizing/payroll?
Monday morning
500
What is the most effective way human resources can help prevent employee theft?
Human resource leaders can play an influential role by making sure the organization is hiring the right employees which includes pre-employment tests.
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