An employee separation can occur for a variety of reasons and the parties can leave the employment relationship in vastly different frames of minds. Sometimes the separation is a positive experience for both employee and employer; the employee is moving, a project has completed, or the parties have mutually and amicably agreed it was time for a change. Other times, the separation is fraught on both sides, characterized by concern, anxiety, anger, or frustration. For both parties, it can be a sensitive period from a legal perspective. For an employer, an exit interview may be the last opportunity for an employer to gain important information about the employee’s experience, any potential claims or problems within its workforce, or, areas for improvement. For an employee, it may be the last opportunity to ask crucial questions about their work performance and separation that may have been more difficult to discuss during the employment relationship. Join us for a comprehensive discussion of best practices for minimizing legal risk and safeguarding legal rights during the exit interview process.