Workplace mistreatment can take many forms, from harassment and bullying to significant changes in an employee’s role, compensation or working conditions. But not every unfair workplace decision is legally considered harassment, and not every difficult workplace constitutes grounds for a claim.

Letting an employee go is never easy but doing it the right way is essential to avoid wrongful dismissal disputes. If a termination is not carried out according to employment laws, an employer could face costly, time-consuming, and stressful legal claims. Therefore, it is imperative for employers to follow proper procedures when ending a working relationship with an employee. This also extends to situations involving an “independent contractor” who may, in fact, be a “dependent contractor” or perhaps even an employee under certain circumstances.